Presents an introduction to the ancient Celts' civilization, history, politics, religion, and culture, and features instructions for making handicraft items related to these early inhabitants of northern and central Europe.

Includes index.

The ancient Celts -- The Celtic world -- Famous Celts -- Origins and migration -- The decline of the Celts -- Tribes and clans -- Hero chieftans -- Head-hunting raiders -- On land and sea -- Weapons and armour -- War against Rome -- Hilltop forts -- Village homes -- Inside the roundhouse -- Towns and trade -- Fields and animals -- Life on the farm -- Food and drink -- A Celtic feast -- Celtic clothes -- Proud and beautiful -- Metalworking -- Arts and crafts -- Messages in stone -- Bards and musicians -- Gods and spirits -- The Celtic year -- The magic realm -- Missionaries and monks.