This publication is the first interdisciplinary collection of articles focusing on religion and mythology in Celtic studies. The first part presents various current viewpoints within the field from scholars of history; art history and literary studies. In addition to more traditional approaches; the other two parts of the book illustrate the possibilities of applying new theories and methods from the discipline of Comparative Religion to the analysis of Celtic materials. They introduce previously unpublished results of the international research network The Power of Words in Traditional European Cultures; and the research project Religion; Society; and Culture: Defining the Sacred in Early Irish Literature funded by the Academy of Finland at University of Helsinki. The present collection serves as a significant contribution towards a better understanding of issues that have not been previously brought together in a single volume. As such it is of interest to scholars in Celtic studies as well as other related disciplines.
#621814 in Books Osprey Publishing 2008-09-23 2008-09-23Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.70 x .10 x 7.22l; .38 #File Name: 184603314448 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A civil war...By HMS WarspiteMost histories of the American Revolution rather gloss over the civil war aspects of the fighting. Historians estimate at least 20 percent of the population of the thirteen original colonies felt strongly enough about continued union with Britain to take up arms as loyalists. This is their story."American Loyalist Troops 1775-84" is an Osprey Men-at-Arms Series book. Veteran historian Rene Chartrand does the honors as author; Gerry and Samuel Embleton provide the illustrations. This is a very short book; at less than 50 pages; but provides a concise introduction to the topic. The narrative includes a quick description of the conflict; a listing of the battles in which loyalist troops participated; and a surprising long compilation of the various units; including a brief paragraph or two on their service to the British Crown. What details may be available on their various uniforms are shared here; along with some well-done color plates; and photographs of some surviving uniforms. This book is too short to be comprehensive; but it is a fascinating read on a neglected aspect of the Revolutionary War. Recommended.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful bookBy K.StanfordWonderful pictures and information.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Edwin G. Herrickvery nice book
