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21. The Sword of Shannara: The Druids' Keep (The Heritage of Shannara) by Terry Brooks | |
Paperback: 240
Pages
(2003-06-03)
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Not a bad book, but only a third of a better whole
serialized form of a good novel
Big Time Scam - ZERO ZERO Stars
Flim Flam Scam!
What is this? |
22. The World of the Druids by Miranda J. Green | |
Paperback: 192
Pages
(2005-10-01)
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Many interesting illustrations and a decent introduction, but lacks depth. Only tentatively recommended
Illustrations make the history come alive
Not the best
A very basic introduction This is a reasonably good introductory book on the Druids.It does tend to brush over some areas without as much detail as some other books in an effort to appear "credible," thus fresh ideas are somewhat lacking. For those looking for more of an introduction to Druid history, this more abridged (scaled down) work is a bit easier than many other texts, but it may not serve as well for those with a more solid grasp of Druidry and Celtic studies. I personally find much of Miranda Green's work simply reiterates what is already commonly written by other authors, and I don't get much new out of her work, which is a shame given her enjoyable writing style. Discussion & analysis of Celtic mythology is relatively light, especially that from Non-Irish sources, but her accounts and interpretation are considered standard by many.Her account on women in Celtic Society, and as female Seers and Druidesses, (she gives them an entire chapter) is somewhat refreshing. My only other complaint would be in her description of modern-day Druids all being Neo-Druids, and her promotion of a "shared perception" between Druids and Wiccans. While they are quoted as being "separate and distinct," the focus on Wiccan beliefs, rituals and coven membership seemed unnecessary in a more scholary book.I found it sad that the author felt the need to promote witchcraft in the form of Wicca, yet made no mention of Celtic witchcraft or magic, and 'shamanic' practices (for lack of a better term), which is laden throughout Celtic folklore, scarcely got a paragraph's mention, next to the five pages she dedicated to Wicca. Mostly minor complaints aside, all in all, this is a good general book on Druidry, but I would recommend comparing it to other, more detailed works, to fill in those areas where detail isn't as deep as it should be, comments are light, and varying interpretations are needed. This book also does not hold up to her work on the Celts in general (The Celtic World), but it's still reasonably good.Just be sure to compare her offerings to that of others like Anne Ross, Alwyn & Brinley Rees, Nora Chadwick and Peter Berresford Ellis, for a wider range of understanding and viewpoints on the Druids, and the Celts in General.
Ideal introduction to the subject of druids past and present |
23. Druids: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) by Barry Cunliffe | |
Paperback: 144
Pages
(2010-07-01)
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A short introduction to Druids |
24. Diverse Druids by Robert Baird | |
Paperback: 368
Pages
(2003-10-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description It is my hope that you can assist the enlightenment that must occur once you see some of the forensic and archaeological information now available. Perhaps more importantly I hope you will find roots to all religion which must develop tolerance and ecumenicism if we are to endure as a species on this planet hurtling ever faster through the unlimited creative and awesome universe we are blessed with. Some academics decry the Post-Modern era where the knowledge is available for all to make their own judgment about. I have no definite opinion about most things and I hope we all can strive to find the answers together. I look forward to seeing these academics tear apart what I have done as I present information hidden or not employed in any other book. I await the inevitable outcry; but I am sure there are reasons why the great sage Lao Tzu went to see the Ancient Masters of the Tarim Basin where the Red-Heads developed most of the technology and other social systems that we are now finding spread around the world. My speculations that seek to integrate various facts of sciences are not the final answer and I look forward to the reader assisting me in helping bring the ‘Brotherhood’ back to the forefront of life on Earth. Customer Reviews (13)
Not what I was hoping for! BCM
info 5 stars, organization 1
Far fromscholarly work
Brilliant and Spell Binding
Mysteries of Mankind Unveiled |
25. Way of the Druid: Renaissance of a Celtic Religion and its Relevance by Graeme K. Talboys | |
Paperback: 424
Pages
(2005-12-14)
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Be aware of a copy problem...
Wonderful, HIghly recommended Book
Too much abstraction, not enough concrete detail
My Favorite By Far
Way of the Druid:Renaissance of a Celtic Religion and its Relevance |
26. Druid Power: Celtic Faerie Craft & Elemental Magic by Amber Wolfe | |
Paperback: 288
Pages
(2004-06-08)
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Don't waste your money
Nice Work
Run, don't walk, away from this horrible book
Just terrible...
Horrid |
27. Secrets of the Druids | |
Hardcover: 400
Pages
(2002-04-08)
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Editorial Review Product Description An in-depth study of the history, lore and tradition of Celtic philosophy and religion, this beautifully designed book offers a fascinating look at the mysterious ways of the Druids. Covering all aspects of Druidism, from its early history to its revival in the past three centuries to the way it is practiced in the modern world, no aspect of this ancient tradition is left unexamined. Customer Reviews (3)
A Compilation of Matthew's Source Book Series, sadly lacking A Compilation Book drawn from his first three books in the "Source Book" series (The Druid Source Book, The Celtic Seers' Source Book, and the Bardic Source Book), Secrets of the Druids is a scaled back (abridged) tour through the trilogy. This text covers writings from the Classical commentators, Celtic Folklore, various stories and interpretations regarding the Druids, Seers and Bards of Celtic & Gaelic tradition, in that order. Since this book is a compilation geared toward a general audience, it lacks many of the footnotes and details in the original three books, so you have to refer to the original texts to find many of the references or sources for the material. There is also no index, which is rather annoying, as it makes it very difficult to find material in the book when you're searching for it. John Matthew's translations are mostly reasonable, but some of his interpretations of these tales are a little far reaching. If you can put aside some of the commentary, and don't mind the other issues already mentioned, there are some interesting stories presented, but I've seen much better books on the subject. "Secrets of the Druids" is geared for a general audience, rather than for scholarly study/reference, and it highlights what the author considers the best of his works in one concise, easier to read source book.As it stands, there is a lot of interesting information in this book, but you have to search elsewhere to find out where much of it comes from and you can't rely on Matthew's interpretations. I definitely prefer the individual three source books over this compilation for the footnotes and index this text lacks (with their own inherent limitations considered), but, if you don't mind doing further research, and can keep track of where everything is, it's decent (just). Unfortunately, if you've already read the other volumes, you will also find little new material is covered in this compilation. It's a compilation, nothing more. All and all, this text may be enteraining for someone new to Druidic studies and Celtic Folklore, but for those who've studied a bit more, it's really lacking.
A Lukewarm Reaction
Greatly disapointing |
28. Irish Druids and Old Irish Religions by James Bonwick | |
Paperback: 342
Pages
(2010-03-07)
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Pretty Okay
Excellent Classic without "Thought Police" Censoring
I think not |
29. Food Court Druids, Cherohonkees and Other Creatures Unique to the Republic by Robert Lanham | |
Paperback: 192
Pages
(2004-11-02)
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Hilarious
an amusing spin on sociology
Everyone gets a label, even you "Mr. Man Trying to Avoid a Label"
Food Court Druids, Cherohonkees and Other Creatures Unique to the Republic
a new sociology text for this day and age |
30. The Dawning of Power by Brian Rathbone | |
Paperback: 704
Pages
(2008-10-24)
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Fun tribute
Totally in love with the Trilogy
Catrin's journey
Dissenting Opinion
The Power of the first in a Trilogy |
31. The Solitary Druid: A Practitioner's Guide by Robert Ellison | |
Paperback: 224
Pages
(2005-10-01)
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somewhat mistitled maybe?
A GOOD book, and I'm not a druid.
Yes, my friends, this is ADF Style Druidry
Alright, but could be better
Solitary Druid |
32. Celtic Traditions: Druids, Faeries, and Wiccan Rituals (Volume 0) by Knight | |
Paperback: 244
Pages
(2000-08-01)
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Celtic Traditions: Druids, Faeries and Wiccan Rituals
Excellent Source for Celtic Paganism
A well written book on the Celts
I am so angry I bought this book
A Must Have on Celtic Spirituality |
33. Celtic Druids by Godfrey Higgins | |
Hardcover: 500
Pages
(2010-09-10)
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Very Informative!
Celtic Review
Buy it for the illustrations
Buy it for the illustrations
Buy it for the illustrations |
34. The Greener Shore: A Novel of the Druids of Hibernia by Morgan Llywelyn | |
Paperback: 320
Pages
(2007-06-26)
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Listen to sample of audio first
Another masterpiece
New age credo, not much plot
'Remember us.'
Very disappointing |
35. Druid's Sword: Book Four of The Troy Game by Sara Douglass | |
Mass Market Paperback: 704
Pages
(2007-05-01)
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I devoured the first 3 books simply to end up skimming this one
Disappointing
Horrible Last Book in What WAS a Great Series
Never received
Ugh! Where do I begin? |
36. Blood and Mistletoe: The History of the Druids in Britain by Prof. Ronald Hutton | |
Hardcover: 492
Pages
(2009-05-26)
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Editorial Review Product Description 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, this book is a fascinating cultural study of Druids as catalysts in British history. |
37. Caesar's Druids: An Ancient Priesthood by Miranda Aldhouse-Green | |
Hardcover: 352
Pages
(2010-04-27)
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Archaeological Druidism |
38. Celt, Druid and Culdee by Isabel Hill Elder | |
Paperback: 168
Pages
(2005-03)
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excellent resource
from the book...
Uninformed and innacurate The transition from 'Celtic'to Early Christian is extremely problematic and its study is not helped bythose like Ms. Elder who would try to create a homogenized view of two verydifferent cultural traditions.
history of the transition of druidism to christianity This short books begins with a compacted review of the Celtic People and religion. I find it conflicting in some details from the majority of works, but in general a fine review for those wishing to understand the people who took in the early Christian Refugees. The book than gives a moving account of the establishment of the Christian Church, known either as the Irish Church,the Culdee Church, or the British Church. This follows into the acceptance of Chrisitianty as the fulfillment of their own religion by the Druids and a peaceful changeover to Christianity without either persecution or Martrydom.The Irish church then proceeded about the business o! f foreign conversions without force or persecution. The latter chapters deal with the Roman Church's initial attempts to dominate the Irish Church, and their rebuttal. This is followed by a violent takeover, involving great loss of life, by the Roman Church. The last chapter deals with the idea of Protestantism as an attempt to return to the ideals of the British Church. However in this, while I agree in general, I find the author a bit optimistic, as the protestants of England, with notable exceptions such as Good Queen Bess,then carry out further acts of violence against those they term 'unbelievers' which still go on to this day. ... Read more |
39. A New Edition of Toland's History of the Druids: With an Abstract of His Life and Writings; and a Copious Appendix, Containing Notes Critical, Philological, and Explanatory [1814 ] by John Toland | |
Paperback: 456
Pages
(2009-09-22)
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40. Druids by Barbara Galler-Smith, Josh Langston | |
Paperback: 336
Pages
(2009-09-28)
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Editorial Review Product Description For 500 years, Europe was ruled by people who believed acts of nature were omens of the gods, where nobility was earned and where honor was valued above life... These rulers considered themselves Druids: protectors of the Earth and wizards of nature. The rise of the Roman Empire occurred as the world of the Celts disintegrated. Because they did not record their history, all stories were either lost or told from a Roman point of view. But suppose a Celt not only survived but actually recorded what happened? Who then becomes the barbarian, and whose civilization suffers invasion...? Customer Reviews (9)
A great read!
Loved it!
A wonderful read!
When's the sequel?
Fabulous! |
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