The Discovery of Middle Earth: Mapping the Lost World of the Celts
Graham Robb
(Author)
Description
In this real-life historical treasure hunt, bestselling author Graham Robb--"one of the more unusual and appealing historians currently striding the planet (New York Times)"--reveals the mapping of ancient Gaul as a reflection of the heavens, demonstrates the lasting influence of Druid science and recharts the exploration of the world and the spread of Christianity. This "fascinating" (Los Angeles Times) history offers nothing less than an entirely new understanding of the birth of modern Europe.
Product Details
Price
$16.95
$15.76
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Publish Date
November 03, 2014
Pages
416
Dimensions
5.5 X 8.1 X 1.1 inches | 0.65 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780393349924
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About the Author
Graham Robb is the author of three prize-winning biographies, each selected as New York Times Best Books. His books, including The Discovery of Middle Earth, Parisians, and The Discovery of France, have earned several awards. He lives on the Anglo-Scottish border.
Reviews
Intriguing and stimulating . . . by an author whose previous works have been, one after the other, precise, self-aware, and enlightening.--Jane Smiley
Raises intriguing questions about the relationship between tribe and empire, local identity and larger superstructure.--Rachel Donadio
[A] daring theory.... thrilling.--Laura Miller
Upends nearly everything we believe about the history... of early Europe.--Gabe Habash
Combines travelogue and historical detective story.... The work of a man to whom the past is vividly present.--Ian Morris
Raises intriguing questions about the relationship between tribe and empire, local identity and larger superstructure.--Rachel Donadio
[A] daring theory.... thrilling.--Laura Miller
Upends nearly everything we believe about the history... of early Europe.--Gabe Habash
Combines travelogue and historical detective story.... The work of a man to whom the past is vividly present.--Ian Morris
