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Blood and Mistletoe
The History of the Druids in Britain
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The definitive history of the druids in Britain, from their ancient origins to the present day
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Crushed by the Romans in the first century A.D., the ancient Druids of Britain left almost no reliable evidence behind. Because of this, historian Ronald Hutton shows, succeeding British generations have been free to reimagine, reinterpret, and reinvent the Druids.
Hutton’s captivating book is the first to encompass two thousand years of Druid history and to explore the evolution of English, Scottish, and Welsh attitudes toward the forever ambiguous figures of the ancient Celtic world.
Druids have been remembered at different times as patriots, scientists, philosophers, or priests; sometimes portrayed as corrupt, bloodthirsty, or ignorant, they were also seen as fomenters of rebellion.
Hutton charts how the Druids have been written in and out of history, archaeology, and the public consciousness for some 500 years, with particular focus on the romantic period, when Druids completely dominated notions of British prehistory.
Sparkling with legends and images, filled with new perspectives on ancient and modern times, Blood and Mistletoe is a fascinating cultural study of Druids as catalysts in British history.
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Ronald Hutton's Blood and Mistletoe offers a comprehensive exploration of the druids, examining their historical presence and the subsequent reinventions throughout the past three centuries. The book has been praised for its readability and thoroughness, providing insights into the cultural and historical perceptions of the druids, with a sense of joy and balance. It was shortlisted for the 2009 Katherine Briggs Folklore Award, highlighting its significance in the field of folklore and historical study.
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ISBN: 9780300267754
Publisher: Yale University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 October 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Yale University Press
Illustration: 32 b-w illus.
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 156.0mm
Height: 235.0mm
Weight: 771g
Pages: 492
About the Author
Ronald Hutton is professor of history, University of Bristol, and the author of many books including Witches, Druids, and King Arthur and Debates in Stuart History. He lives in Bristol, UK.
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