The Celtic World

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Call Number: BOCD 936.4 Pa Oversize
On Shelf At: Downtown Library

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Downtown 2nd Floor 4-week checkout	BOCD 936.4 Pa Oversize	4-week checkout	On Shelf

Compact disc.
Who are the Celts? ; The Celts and the classical world ; Celtic art and artifacts ; Celtic languages in the ancient world ; Caesar and the Gauls ; Celtic religion and the druids -- Celtic Britain and Roman Britain ; Celts and Picts in Scotland ; Prehistoric Ireland and the Celts ; Celtic Britain after Rome ; Brittany and Galicia : Fringe of the Fringe ; Celtic churches -- Celtic art and insular art ; Medieval Irish literature ; Celtic women, families, and social structure ; The Irish Sea world : Celts and Vikings ; English invasions of Wales and Ireland ; Scotland from Macbeth to Braveheart -- Politics and literature in Wales ; The Tudor conquest of Ireland ; (Re)Discovering the Celts ; The Gaelic Revival in Ireland ; Celtic music and dance ; The Celts today .
Lecturer: Professor Jennifer Paxton.
"Following the surge of interest and pride in Celtic identity since the 19th century, much of what we thought we knew about the Celts has been radically transformed. From the warriors who nearly defeated Julius Caesar to druids who, contrary to popular opinion, definitely did not worship at Stonehenge, get to know the real Celts. In The Celtic World, discover the incredible story of the Celtic-speaking peoples, whose art, language, and culture once spread from Ireland to Austria. This series of 24 enlightening lectures explains the traditional historical view of who the Celts were, then contrasts it with brand-new evidence from DNA analysis and archeology that totally changes our perspective on where the Celts came from. European history and culture have been profoundly affected by the Celts, from the myth of King Arthur to the very map of the United Kingdom, where the English confronted the peoples of the "Celtic Fringe." With a wealth of historical expertise, Professor Jennifer Paxton, Director of the University Honors Program and Clinical Assistant Professor of History at The Catholic University of America, guides you through each topic related to Celtic history with approachability and ease as you unearth what we once thought it meant-and what it may actually mean-to be Celtic. Professor Paxton's engaging, often humorous delivery blends perfectly with the facts about the Celts to uncover surprising historical revelations. The ancient Celts are very much alive in the literary and artistic traditions that their descendants have both preserved and very deliberately revived. All facets of Celtic life, past and present, are addressed by Professor Paxton, who demonstrates a masterful knowledge and carefully separates fact from myth at every turn. Come along for a ride through history to discover your inner Celt."

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