Armies of Celtic Europe 700 BC to AD 106: History, Organization and Equipment
Although comprised of many distinct tribes and groupings, the Celts shared a distinctive culture that dominated much of Europe for centuries. They enjoyed a formidable reputation as fierce and brave warriors, skilled horsemen and fine metalworkers. In 390 BC an alliance of Celtic tribes defeated a Roman army at the River Allia and went on to sack Rome and thenceforth the Romans lived under their threat. In the early third century BC a Celtic army swept into Macedonia and Greece, won a major victory at Thermopylai and ransacked the sacred sanctuary at Delphi. Such was their warlike prowess that, when not fighting their own wars, they were sought after as mercenaries by many armies, serving as far afield as southern Egypt. When the Romans invaded Gaul (France and Belgium) and the British Isles, Celtic armies resisted them fiercely.

Gabriele Esposito studies this fascinating warrior culture, their armies, strategy, tactics and equipment (they invented the horned saddle and chainmail, and British armies were the last in Europe to use chariots on the battlefield). Dozens of color photographs of reenactors help bring these magnificent warriors back to life.
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Armies of Celtic Europe 700 BC to AD 106: History, Organization and Equipment
Although comprised of many distinct tribes and groupings, the Celts shared a distinctive culture that dominated much of Europe for centuries. They enjoyed a formidable reputation as fierce and brave warriors, skilled horsemen and fine metalworkers. In 390 BC an alliance of Celtic tribes defeated a Roman army at the River Allia and went on to sack Rome and thenceforth the Romans lived under their threat. In the early third century BC a Celtic army swept into Macedonia and Greece, won a major victory at Thermopylai and ransacked the sacred sanctuary at Delphi. Such was their warlike prowess that, when not fighting their own wars, they were sought after as mercenaries by many armies, serving as far afield as southern Egypt. When the Romans invaded Gaul (France and Belgium) and the British Isles, Celtic armies resisted them fiercely.

Gabriele Esposito studies this fascinating warrior culture, their armies, strategy, tactics and equipment (they invented the horned saddle and chainmail, and British armies were the last in Europe to use chariots on the battlefield). Dozens of color photographs of reenactors help bring these magnificent warriors back to life.
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Armies of Celtic Europe 700 BC to AD 106: History, Organization and Equipment

Armies of Celtic Europe 700 BC to AD 106: History, Organization and Equipment

by Gabriele Esposito
Armies of Celtic Europe 700 BC to AD 106: History, Organization and Equipment

Armies of Celtic Europe 700 BC to AD 106: History, Organization and Equipment

by Gabriele Esposito

Overview

Although comprised of many distinct tribes and groupings, the Celts shared a distinctive culture that dominated much of Europe for centuries. They enjoyed a formidable reputation as fierce and brave warriors, skilled horsemen and fine metalworkers. In 390 BC an alliance of Celtic tribes defeated a Roman army at the River Allia and went on to sack Rome and thenceforth the Romans lived under their threat. In the early third century BC a Celtic army swept into Macedonia and Greece, won a major victory at Thermopylai and ransacked the sacred sanctuary at Delphi. Such was their warlike prowess that, when not fighting their own wars, they were sought after as mercenaries by many armies, serving as far afield as southern Egypt. When the Romans invaded Gaul (France and Belgium) and the British Isles, Celtic armies resisted them fiercely.

Gabriele Esposito studies this fascinating warrior culture, their armies, strategy, tactics and equipment (they invented the horned saddle and chainmail, and British armies were the last in Europe to use chariots on the battlefield). Dozens of color photographs of reenactors help bring these magnificent warriors back to life.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781526730336
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Publication date: 12/27/2019
Series: Armies of the Past
Pages: 168
Product dimensions: 6.80(w) x 9.70(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Gabriele Esposito is an Italian researcher and a long-time student of military history, whose interests and expertise range widely over various periods. He is the author of numerous books on armies and uniforms and is a regular contributor to many specialized magazines in Italy, France, Netherlands and UK. His many previous works include Armies of Early Colonial North America 1607-1713, published by Pen & Sword in 2018.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements vii

Introduction viii

Chapter 1 The Origins of the Celts and the 'Hallstatt Culture' 1

Chapter 2 The 'La Tène Culture' and Early Celtic Expansion 22

Chapter 3 The Celtic Conquest of Italy and the Sack of Rome 45

Chapter 4 The Celtic Expansion in Western and Eastern Europe 58

Chapter 5 The Celtic 'Great Expedition' and the Birth of Galatia 71

Chapter 6 The Fall of Cisalpine Gaul and the Invasion of the Cimbri and Teutones 90

Chapter 7 The Roman Conquest of Iberia and Gaul 108

Chapter 8 The Decline of the Eastern Celts and the Conquest of Britain 127

Chapter 9 Celtic Arms and Armour from the La Tène Period 142

Chapter 10 Celtic Warfare and Battle Tactics 161

Bibliography 163

The Re-enactors who Contributed to this Book 165

Index 171

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