The Druids
Peter Berresford Ellis
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The Druids
Published
December 1994
Pages
332
ISBN-13
9783424012934
ISBN-10
3424012939
Description
Who were the Druids? The Romans viewed them as occult priests indulging in human sacrifice and forecasting the future from human entrails. Some say they were amiable sorcerers. Others portray them as the intelligentsia of ancient Celtic society. In this book, Peter Berresford Ellis sifts through the evidence, and, with reference to the latest archaeological findings and the use of etymology, he provides the reader with the first authentic account of who and what they were. The Druids emerge as the intellectual caste of ancient Celtic society. They were the doctors, the lawyers, the ambassadors, the advisers to kings. They also had a religious function. Ellis describes the special Druidic training, their philosophy, their belief in auguries, and their intriguing origins. The Roman description of the Druids, he shows, was the bellicose propaganda of an empire anxious to rob them of their power in the Celtic territories. He shows that the current 'New Age' image of them as benevolent wizards comes from a woefully inadequate interpretation of the facts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Druids?
This edition of The Druids has approximately 332 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Druids?
For most readers, The Druids typically takes between 6h 55m and 4h 37m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 83,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 32m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 83,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Druids?
The estimated word count for The Druids is approximately 83,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Druids?
The Druids was written by Peter Berresford Ellis.
When was The Druids published?
The publication date for this specific edition is December 1994. The original work may have been published on a different date.