Celtic Warriors

This book examines the weapons and battle tactics of the Celtic tribes of Britain and Europe from the fifth to the first century BC using both documentary and archaeological evidence. The writings of several classical authors give valuable information about the impact of the 'barbarian tribes' on the Roman world, telling us about the stature of the warriors, their skills in chariotry and their bombastic manner. As well as offering vivid accounts of combats between champions. With both line drawings and photographs, the book illustrates the main categories of weapons, shields, swords, spears and helmets, as well as some of the more unusual equipment such as mail. About the author William F. Ritchie was the Principal Teacher of Classics and later Deputy Rector at Arbroath High School, Angus and is a member of the Scottish Classics Group. Graham Ritchie has been on the staff of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland since 1965 and is now Head of Archaeology.Ritchie, W. F. is the author of 'Celtic Warriors' with ISBN 9780852637142 and ISBN 0852637144.