Romans, Celts & Germans

Romans, Celts & Germans

Author: Maureen Carroll

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13:

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This is a comprehensive study of the interrelationships between the Romans, Celts and Germans who lived in the German provinces of Imperial Rome.


Roman Gaul and Germany

Roman Gaul and Germany

Author: Anthony King

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 1990-01-01

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 9780520069893

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Looks at Roman ruins in France and Germany, including recent finds, and describes what life was like under the reign of the Roman Empire


Barbarians Against Rome

Barbarians Against Rome

Author: Peter Wilcox

Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781841760452

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This book combines Men-at-Arms 129- 'Rome's Enemies 1- Germanics and Dacians', Men-at-Arms 158- 'Rome's Enemies 2- Gallic & British Celts' and Men-at-Arms 180- 'Rome's Enemies 4- Spanish Armies 218-19BC'. As Rome's borders increased, a multifarious clash of cultures ensued. Conflict was inevitable; to the victor, new territory and dominion; to the vanquished, humility and subjugation. The Celts, Celtiberians, Gauls, Teutones, Cimbri, and many others all fought without mercy to protect their people, territories and cultures from the Roman onslaught.


The Celts: A Very Short Introduction

The Celts: A Very Short Introduction

Author: Barry Cunliffe

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2003-06-26

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 0191577871

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Savage and bloodthirsty, or civilized and peaceable? The Celts have long been a subject of enormous fascination, speculation, and misunderstanding. From the ancient Romans to the present day, their real nature has been obscured by a tangled web of preconceived ideas and stereotypes. Barry Cunliffe seeks to reveal this fascinating people for the first time, using an impressive range of evidence, and exploring subjects such as trade, migration, and the evolution of Celtic traditions. Along the way, he exposes the way in which society's needs have shaped our visions of the Celts, and examines such colourful characters as St Patrick, Cú Chulainn, and Boudica. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.


Romans and Barbarians

Romans and Barbarians

Author: Derek Williams

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 0312199589

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Presents the viewpoints of four individuals who ventured beyond the outer limits of the Roman empire from 27 B.C. to A.D. 117, at a time when Roman power was declining and that of the barbarians was shifting.


The Celts

The Celts

Author: Gerhard Herm

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2002-12-06

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 9780312313432

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The story of North European cultural ancestors.


The Barbarians Speak

The Barbarians Speak

Author: Peter S. Wells

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2001-08-05

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 9780691089782

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Using archaeological evidence, the author argues that, far from being passive beneficiaries of the Roman occupation, the so-called barbarians made a sophisticated contribution to Roman life.


Beyond Celts, Germans and Scythians

Beyond Celts, Germans and Scythians

Author: Peter S. Wells

Publisher: Bristol Classical Press

Published: 2001-07-12

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13:

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The author uses patterns of identity revealed in archaeology to interpret the commentaries of Greek and Roman authors who conveyed their own perceptions of the non-literate groups of the Iron Age.


How the Irish Saved Civilization

How the Irish Saved Civilization

Author: Thomas Cahill

Publisher: Anchor

Published: 2010-04-28

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 0307755134

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A book in the best tradition of popular history—the untold story of Ireland's role in maintaining Western culture while the Dark Ages settled on Europe. • The perfect St. Patrick's Day gift! Every year millions of Americans celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but they may not be aware of how great an influence St. Patrick was on the subsequent history of civilization. Not only did he bring Christianity to Ireland, he instilled a sense of literacy and learning that would create the conditions that allowed Ireland to become "the isle of saints and scholars"—and thus preserve Western culture while Europe was being overrun by barbarians. In this entertaining and compelling narrative, Thomas Cahill tells the story of how Europe evolved from the classical age of Rome to the medieval era. Without Ireland, the transition could not have taken place. Not only did Irish monks and scribes maintain the very record of Western civilization -- copying manuscripts of Greek and Latin writers, both pagan and Christian, while libraries and learning on the continent were forever lost—they brought their uniquely Irish world-view to the task. As Cahill delightfully illustrates, so much of the liveliness we associate with medieval culture has its roots in Ireland. When the seeds of culture were replanted on the European continent, it was from Ireland that they were germinated. In the tradition of Barbara Tuchman's A Distant Mirror, How The Irish Saved Civilization reconstructs an era that few know about but which is central to understanding our past and our cultural heritage. But it conveys its knowledge with a winking wit that aptly captures the sensibility of the unsung Irish who relaunched civilization.