The Celts: A History

The Celts: A History traces the development and spread of Celtic peoples from around 800 BC to 1050 AD. Dáithí Ó hÓgáin follows their movement across continental Europe, examining Celtic origins, culture and expansion in regions including Italy, Iberia, Asia Minor and Gaul. The account also considers the political and military pressures that shaped their history, including clashes with Romans, Germans and Dacians.

The later chapters follow the contraction of Celtic power, the decline of western Celtic societies and their survival on Europe’s Atlantic fringes. Ó hÓgáin draws together archaeological evidence, classical observations and continuing cultural influences to assess the long reach of Celtic civilisation, while placing Britain and Ireland within a wider European history.