About this title: The white-clad Druid wielding a golden sickle and conducting secret ceremonies in remote forest glades is a familiar figure in art and literature. But just how accurate is this view when compared with actual evidence from the past? Were the Druids barbaric head-hunters involved in human sacrifice? Or were they wise and benevolent healers who could ...
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Description: Like New. Hardcover w / dustjacket. Like new; no internal markings; has lost its "Brand New" shine but no obvious defects. DJ is like new with very small dent at head of spine. In sealed plastic protection. 1997. Hardcover w / dustjacket. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Irish Books & Media
Date Published: 1997-06
ISBN-13:9780500050835ISBN:050005083X
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Mild bumping and wear from handling; DJ has small very small creases on upper front corner and on the back; Minimal shelf wear; Book cover has light bleaching and shows image of dust jacket design; DJ covered in brand new Brodart Mylar; ** Free USPS tracking and confirm on US orders ** read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: United Kingdom: Thames & Hudson
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780500050835ISBN:050005083X
Description: Very Good. Clean, tight copy with no writing or markings. Not an Ex-Library Book. Trade Paperback. Colorfully Illustrated Cover. Fourth Printing. 192 Pages. Measures 7-1/4" x 9-1/2". The spine is not creased. Illustrated throughout with 291 illustrations, 51 in color. Includes 10 informative Chapters, Directory, Gazeteer, Further Reading, Acknowledgments, and Index. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, United Kingdom
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780500050835ISBN:050005083X
Description: Very Good in Good jacket. 8 x 10. Book is clean and crisp. D/J shows some lower edge stretching. Provides a comprehensive exploration of the Druids: history, the Celts, the Supernatural, in classical literature, sacrifice and prophecy, the female druids, Sacred Places and practices, and the Druids practicing in modern times. read more
Description: Green, Miranda J., pub. by Thames & Hudson, nd (1997), c1997, 1st printing, illus. soft cover, fine, 192 pp w/index & further reading, B & W/color photographic & other illus., Sm 4to, "The True and Fascinating History..." read more
Description: Fine in Fine dust jacket. 0-500-05083-X. Hardcover. Thames & Hudson, 1997. Fine Book in Fine Dust Jacket. Overall, a clean and tight copy to add to a collection or read and enjoy. Dust Jacket protected with a new removable archival protector. Packed to insure damage-free arrival. Shipped promptly. read more
Edition: NEW ED
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: THAMES & HUDSON LTD Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780500285718ISBN:0500285713
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 192 pages. (192 pages) in this authoritative account, miranda green sifts through archaeological evidence, classical commentaries and early welsh and irish myths to unravel the rich and fascinating truth about the druids and their legacy. 342 illustrations, (51 colour ) edition new ed (Paperback) read more
Description: Fine. Clean, smooth pages w/ no marks or turned corners-tight binding-clean covers w/ sharp corners-just has small 1 cm. rip on dj near edge, lite edge wear on back of dj-well-kept copy, looks brand new inside-We ship out fast daily w/FREE tracking on this item-(Gotta have it fast? ) Expediated shipping is available on this item (Personalized Service~Always Bubble Envelope~ Expediated moves you to front of the line) read more
"Interesting information, print font is way too small especially in the sidebars plus they are italicized. Sometimes dry to read, but still interesting to skim through."
"I learned about the druids, who they were, what they believed and how important they were to the Celtic people. I thought she did a good job providing a great overview of the Druids."
"Everything you ever wanted to know about druidry. I'm not much of a non-fiction reader, and I didn't actually finish this, but not because I couldn't, but because I got a bunch of other books in, then I was reading too many at a time and this one fell by the wayside. Not an overly erudite work, but no schlock either. Would interest other armchair medievalists or fans of books about Merlin."
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