Ellis, Peter Berresford

The Druids by Peter Berresford Ellis( Book )
16 editions published between 1994 and 2003 in 3 languages and held by 1,520 libraries worldwide
"In this compelling and highly reliable study of the Druids, respected Celtic scholar Peter Berresford Ellis sifts through the historical evidence and, with reference to the latest archaeological and etymological findings, gives the first authentic account of who the mysterious Druids were and what role they played in Celtic society." "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. He also shows that the current "New Age" image of the Druids as benevolent wizards comes from a woefully inadequate interpretation of the facts."--BOOK JACKET.

A dictionary of Irish mythology by Peter Berresford Ellis( Book )
28 editions published between 1987 and 1997 in English and held by 1,072 libraries worldwide

Dictionary of Celtic mythology by Peter Berresford Ellis( Book )
13 editions published between 1992 and 1994 in English and held by 1,014 libraries worldwide

The chronicles of the Celts : new tellings of their myths and legends by Peter Berresford Ellis( Book )
12 editions published between 1998 and 2008 in English and held by 896 libraries worldwide
"The Chronicles of the Celts is a new collection of the stirring sagas of gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, magical weapons, fabulous beasts and entities from the ancient Celtic world."--BOOK JACKET.

Celtic women : women in Celtic society and literature by Peter Berresford Ellis( Book )
10 editions published between 1995 and 1996 in English and held by 790 libraries worldwide
Drawing on literary, mythological, legal, and historical sources, Peter Berresford Ellis sets out to explore the reality behind the myriad images we hold today. His Celtic Women provides a balanced and informed perspective on the position of women in Celtic society and asks how much of this ancient culture has filtered down through the ages. Ellis examines the concept of the "Mother Goddess" origin of the Celts as well as the pantheon of women in Celtic mythology - from Etain and Emer, and Macha and Medb, to Rhiannon and Gwenhwyvar (Guinevere). He also discusses a wide range of important historical personalities. Although Boudicca (Boadicea) is often cited as the most powerful historical Celtic female figure - the one who led southern Britain in insurrection against the Romans - Ellis shows that she was by no means unique.

Celt and Roman : the Celts of Italy by Peter Berresford Ellis( Book )
6 editions published in 1998 in English and held by 654 libraries worldwide

A history of the Irish working class by Peter Berresford Ellis( Book )
19 editions published between 1972 and 1996 in English and held by 618 libraries worldwide

Hell or Connaught! : the Cromwellian colonisation of Ireland, 1652-1660 by Peter Berresford Ellis( Book )
14 editions published between 1974 and 1998 in English and held by 613 libraries worldwide

Caesar's invasion of Britain by Peter Berresford Ellis( Book )
15 editions published between 1978 and 1996 in English and held by 571 libraries worldwide

H. Rider Haggard : a voice from the infinite by Peter Berresford Ellis( Book )
5 editions published between 1978 and 1987 in English and held by 530 libraries worldwide