For over a thousand years, from before the birth of Christ until the Anglo-Norman invasions in the tenth century, the Celts held sway over the five kingdoms of Ireland. They left an enduring legacy: Celtic remains are still much in evidence in Ireland today, from the ancient site of Navan Fort to the carved crosses of Monasterboice, and the 'Book Of Kells', with its wonderfully intricate and imaginative art, set the benchmark for what we recognise today as the definitive Celtic style.
This book draws on both archaeological evidence and the classic tales of legendary heroes, such as the warrior Cu Chulainn, to present a history of Celtic civilisation and society. Beautifully illustrated throughout with important Irish and Celtic artefacts, it provides the perfect introduction to a fascinating period and land.
