The Historical Atlas of the Celtic World provides a comprehensive history of the Celts, supported by accurate, detailed maps demonstrating the movements of the people and their major military campaigns and conflicts, with engaging, informative text. The Celtic-speaking, Indo-European people of the Iron Age in Medieval Europe made a significant contribution to the world's art and culture, and many European cultures continue to be influenced by their Celtic origins, with Celtic languages still spoken in parts of the British Isles, Ireland, and France. This book tells their history with captivating text, 100 stunning maps and charts, and over 100 color photographs and illustrations of archaeological sites and artifacts. This authoritative book delves into a range of topics, from Cornish "piskies" and mermaids to the Highland Games in the United States and Canada. Whether you are curious about your Celtic origins or just fascinated by these amazing people, The Historical Atlas of the Celtic World will satisfy your thirst for answers.

Author Biography

Dr. Ian Barnes is Head of the Department of History and International Studies at the University of Derby, England. He studied at the University of Sussex, England; the University of Stockholm, Sweden; and the London School of Economics (University of London). He has also been a United States Information Agency Visiting Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He has authored numerous articles on European history and has written The Historical Atlas of Asia, The Historical Atlas of Europe, and The Historical Atlas of the American Revolution.