A Brief History of the Druids

Download or read book A Brief History of the Druids written by Peter Berresford Ellis and published by Running Press. This book was released on 2002-04-18 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shrouded in legend, the mysterious cult of the ancient Druids continues to fascinate, inspiring latter-day imitators who often are only a poorly researched and romantic reflection of Druidic lore. In this compelling and readable history, respected Celtic scholar Peter Berresford Ellis explores who the Druids really were and what role they played in the Celtic world. Ellis provides a fresh and convincing interpretation of the facts, based on both archaeological and etymological findings. "Remarkable ... offers much for the academician as well as the general reader. Fascinating reading!"—Joseph A. King, author of Ireland to North America