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New findings indicate that the construction of the country's great royal centres, such as Tara and Emain Macha, coincides with the first appearance of the material culture of the European Celts - so-called La Tene artifacts. The author argues that these were the trappings of a rising elite, which expressed its power in highly visible monuments. Professor Raftery also discusses advances that took place in travel and transport - including the creation of the largest roadway in prehistoric Europe; the lives of the common people; the genius of the local metalsmiths; and the complex religious beliefs exemplified by standing stones and offerings in rivers and lakes. 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The Atlas details (in words, illustrations and maps) the history of the Celts, their expansion, decline and modern revival, their art and religion, and their impact on the Western world. It offers the most comprehensive coverage of the Celts. The Atlas of the Celts is arranged chronologically and spread-by-spread and there is a special section on Celtic culture (such as jewellery, clothing and mythology). The conclusion discusses some of the recent debates on Celtic identity. The appendices include: a detailed timeline of key dates in Celtic history, an atlas of Celtic sites and museums, a Who's Who in the Celtic world, drawings of Celtic ornaments, glossaries of Celtic terms and names, a gazetteer, and an index. The Historical Atlas of the Celts includes a foreword by Dr Barry Raftery, Professor of Celtic Studies at University College Dublin. Dr Raftery acted as principal consultant editor on the Atlas of the Celts. 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