{"product_id":"celtic-civilization-jean-markale","title":"Celtic Civilization - Jean Markale","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"239\"\u003eTitle: \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCeltic Civilization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"90\"\u003eAuthor: \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJean Markale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"138\"\u003ePublisher: Gordon Cremonesi\u003cbr data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"168\"\u003eFormat: Hardcover with dust jacket\u003cbr data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eISBN: Not shown in provided images\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"494\"\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition. Dust jacket shows general shelf wear, light rubbing, and some edge wear consistent with age. Binding remains solid and the interior is clean, with striking illustrated endpapers and decorative Celtic motifs throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"854\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCeltic Civilization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a richly illustrated exploration of the culture, mythology, spirituality, and social structure of the ancient Celtic world. Drawing on archaeology, medieval manuscripts, folklore, and classical sources, Markale examines the beliefs and traditions of the Celtic peoples across Ireland, Britain, and continental Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eThe book explores subjects including Celtic religion, druidism, warrior culture, sacred kingship, symbolism, art, oral tradition, and the enduring influence of Celtic myth on Western imagination. Markale approaches the Celts not merely as a historical people, but as a civilisation shaped by poetry, ritual, mystery, and a deeply symbolic worldview.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eLavishly designed with decorative artwork inspired by illuminated manuscripts and early medieval Celtic art, this edition has a strong visual presence and would appeal equally to readers of mythology, history, folklore, and esoteric traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJean Markale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (writing here as J. Markale) was a French writer, historian, and researcher best known for his studies of Celtic mythology, Arthurian legend, and pre-Christian European spirituality. His works helped popularise Celtic studies for a broad audience and remain influential in modern pagan and esoteric circles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Astaroth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49116337438943,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/6815\/6383\/files\/IMG_1560.jpg?v=1778243529","url":"https:\/\/astarothbooks.com\/products\/celtic-civilization-jean-markale","provider":"Astaroth Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}