The Celts

by Hazel Mary Martell

Book Overview

Discover the customs and daily lives of these fascinating peoples in detailed see-through cutaways of a Celtic house, a stone tower, a Celtic Christian monastery, and the tombs of a noblewoman and a prince.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0670865583
• ISBN13: 9780670865581
• Release Date: December 1995
• Publisher: Viking Children's Books
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.7" x 11.4"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Remember the Celts

This book is just one of many in the Myths and Civilization series. Myths and Civilizations of the Celts is nicely organized, condensing the long history of the Celts into less than fifty pages. The book is divided into sections; each section begins with a fable and is followed by illustrations and two pages describing the different origins, beliefs, legends and societies among the Celts. A brief description of many Celtic stories such as the Legend of Maon, the Tragedy of Cuchulain, and the Tale of Peredur is also provided. The history of the Celts is rarely studied. Particularly in this day and age when countries are overwhelmed with equality and compensating minorities for the atrocities committed against them. It is essential to learn about all cultural, ethnic, and racially distinct groups, particularly those living within a larger group. Minorities have been subjected to the most abuse and humiliation. It is important not to forget the culture of the majority for the majority has its own traditions, beliefs, and legends essential to its existence. One day the present majority will be a minority. CC