Ancient Celts: Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Celts' Past

National Geographic Investigates

by Jen Green

The distinctive languages, art, and mythologies of the ancient Celts give archaeologists with an enduring quest in Northern Europe. The Celts rarely used their written language, passing along beliefs, knowledge, and wisdom through oral traditions. Artifact-rich burial grounds, like the megalithic tombs at Newgrange, Ireland, inscribed stones, and stone circles like Stonehenge, all yield clues to their mysterious ways.

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Genres: Nonfiction, History, Reference

64 pages, Hardcover

First published February 12, 2008

About the author

Jen Green is a British author of over 300 non-fiction books for children and adults. She earned a doctorate in English literature from Sussex University and became a full-time writer after a career in publishing. She lives near the Sussex Downs.

Reviews

[Sara Kirby]

This book is full of useful information to introduce youth to the civilizations called the Celts. It does a great job of presenting what is known about those civilizations and pointing out alternate interpretations of findings. It's a great read for anyone looking for a quick, concise look at the ancient Celts.

[Embun · Rating 4 out of 5]

Barangkali mungkin diantara kita tidak tahu menahu mengenai bangsa Kelt, padahal bangsa ini merupakan bagian terpenting dalam perkembangan teknologi di Eropa. Terlepas dari catatan Romawi yang menyebutkan bahwa mereka merupakan penganut fanatik agama, tergila-gila akan perang dan jemawanya yang begitu tinggi. Tetap harus diakui bahwa mereka tetap menjadi bagian terpenting, hingga mengapa kemudian Eropa dapat berkembang hingga sekarang.

Melalui buku tipis ini kita diajak perlahan-lahan untuk mendalami perkembangan bangsa Kelt. Pada awalnya, kita dipancing dengan tradisi Hallowen yang seringkali kita dengar, bahwa tradisi yang identik dengan labu orange berbentuk seperti hantu tersebut berasal dari bangsa Kelt. Pancingan tersebut, kemudian menarik kita lebih menyelami bagaimana awal mula dari bangsa Kelt itu sendiri. Dimulai dari asal usul namanya, peninggalan arkeologisnya yang ditangani menggunakan peralatan canggih, kepercayaanya, dan tradisi yang masih bertahan hingga sekarang yang diyakini berasal dari bangsa Kelt.

Untuk menyelami pembahasan tersebut, pembaca tidak perlu khawatir akan dijejali begitu banyak tulisan baku untuk memahaminya. Karena, seperti yang kita ketahui mengenai National Geographic dalam menguraikannya kita akan dihamparkan begitu banyak jepretan foto yang ciamik untuk menjelaskan mengenai bangsa Kelt, tidak kalah dengan itu ilustrasi pun juga ditampilkan untuk memudahkan kita dalam memahami bangsa Kelt.

[Δάσκαλος · Rating 4 out of 5]

Terjemahan enak dibaca.

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay this is for kids yes but it was really interesting and accessible

[Ardhi Listyar · Rating 3 out of 5]

What I like and dislike about this book is the same: the information.
Why I like: I learned about Celtics
Why I dislike: I learned only little

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars of 5! Read this last night, and it was enjoyable. I found it in the juvenile section of the library, but I always have loved National Geographic and human history, so I figured I might as well take a look. :) It's interesting, but I could kind of tell sometimes that it was written for a younger audience, and I would have liked it on my own level better. The pictures and information were all good, though, and there was at least one moment where I was in awe that these people lived 2,500 years ago!

[Fizzgig · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is meant for kids. I read it out of curiosity because my daughter had a project and needed books from the library. It was in the same area and grabbed my attention. Much to my surprise, I learned some facts that I didn't know.

[Elly Kurniawati · Rating 2 out of 5]

membaca budaya keltik yang tersebar dimana-mana, ternyata orang eropa yang ada sekarang tidak cuma keltik, jadi ngerti tapi mesti buka bukunya lagi

[Indah Threez Lestari · Rating 3 out of 5]

856th - 2011

[Lark · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pictures - EXCELLENT ! Well worth checking out the book.

Investigates....not so much. Nat/Geo needs to stick to what it does best - incredible photography.

[Krissy]

Quick read, nicely laid out. For someone with relatively little knowledge of the Celts, this is a good jumping off point.

[Ann Keller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gorgeous book.

[Guguk · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rating untuk yang judul ini dan beberapa judul lain ^ ^ (lupa apa aja~)

Kertas foto! Banyak gambarnya!! Tapi yang lebih penting, penyampaiannya ga membosankan sehingga mudah dibaca (^-^)

[Liaken · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great pictures, light on information.