About this title: A title first published in 1995, which examines the status of women in ancient Celtic society, looking at powerful fgures such as Boadicea and her struggle with the Romans. Ellis examines the rights of women in Celtic law, their position in mythology and the view that ultimately Christianity degenerated their role.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Eerdmans Pub Co
Date Published: 1996-04
ISBN-13:9780802838087ISBN:0802838081
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Description: Very Good. 0802838081 Eerdmans trade paperback, 1996, clean/tight, No marks, light wear...Very Good...Bubble-wrapped and mailed in a Box w/delivery confirmation. read more
Edition: First U. S. Edition {First Printing}
Binding: Pictorial Softcover
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780802838087ISBN:0802838081
Description: Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. "A fascinating book....Peter Berresford Ellis shows how early Celtic society was the original egalitarian model, where no distinctions existed between female and male, other than by quality of mind and physical attributes. We are given ample reason to believe that the early Celtic society, with its efflorescence of art depicting the mysteries of life with its interconnected, was the essence of the original meaning of civilization. " {The New Welsh Review}. This book ... read more
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Eerdmans Pub Co
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780802838087ISBN:0802838081
Description: Good. This book is in good condition. Minimal wear and tear. This item was a donation to Goodwill of Greater Washington. Thank you for your purchase. Your order will be processed within 2 business days of receipt. read more
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Description: Very Good. Previously read with moderate shelf wear. No underlining or margin notes present. We are the Twin Cities' largest independent book store. read more
"A good informative book about Celtic women. For sure Peter B. Ellis is able to present and treat this theme and bring 'celtic women' into discussion much better than other authors such as Jean Markale or M.Condren for example. The book is specially good if you don't know much about historical detail and is not familiar with the Ancient and Medieval sources.
However Ellis's work is full of problems. He gives constantly too much emphasis on some aspects and neglect other important ones, and I guess the biggest problem is that it seems that all the time the author wants to prove how Celtic women had a better status than any other women in Ancient and Medieval times. He makes hughes problematic generalisations and sometimes forget that the category of 'woman' is also a plural one and that the lifestyle of an aristocratic chief-wife or Queen is different from the rest of the women of the tribe.
Ellis narrative is great and the book is very easy reading and informative, but it misses a little bit of good scholar work and academic critical approach."
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