Within the 1st century BC, Strabo wrote of the Celts: 'The complete race... is madly keen on warfare, high-spirited and speedy to battle... and on no matter what pretext you stir them up, you've got them able to face chance, whether they've got not anything on their facet yet their very own energy and courage'. This ebook offers an perception into the lifetime of the Celtic warrior, and his event of conflict – strolling, on horseback, and as a charioteer. It additionally info Celtic society and reviews the important ritual nature of Celtic war, from the bare gaesatae to the woad-painted warriors.
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