The Bronze Age and the Celtic World by Harold Peake
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| Author | Peake, Harold, 1867-1946 |
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| LoC No. | 23007651 |
| Title | The Bronze Age and the Celtic World |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Bronze Age and the Celtic World" by Harold Peake is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the early inhabitants of Celtic lands and their interactions during the Bronze Age, with a specific focus on the evolution and spread of Celtic languages, cultures, and metallic trade. Likely appealing to readers interested in archaeology, anthropology, and the history of European prehistory, the text emphasizes how ancient cultures have influenced the modern understanding of Celtic origins. The opening of the book establishes the framework for Peake's examination of Celtic languages and their historical context. He outlines that for the last fifteen hundred years, the Celtic tongues have been confined mainly to regions in the north-west of Europe but were once more widespread. Peake discusses the significant role of Roman influence in the language's decline and presents complex questions regarding the languages' origin and spread, hinting at the diverse groups that occupied these regions before the Celts. The chapter sets the stage for a more in-depth exploration of prehistoric archaeology, physical anthropology, and comparative philology, all aimed at understanding the Celtic roots and their interactions with other cultures throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GN: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology |
| Subject | Indo-Europeans |
| Subject | Celts |
| Subject | Celtic languages |
| Subject | Bronze age |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46924 |
| Release Date | Sep 21, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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