The Discovery of Middle Earth by Graham Robb
In this real-life historical treasure hunt, bestselling author Graham Robb—"one of the more unusual and appealing historians currently striding the planet (New York Times)"—reveals the mapping of ancient Gaul as a reflection of the heavens, demonstrates the lasting influence of Druid science and recharts the exploration of the world and the spread of Christianity. This "fascinating" (Los Angeles Times) history offers nothing less than an entirely new understanding of the birth of modern Europe.
"The historical value of Robb’s vivid portrait of Celtic culture is unquestionable" -- Wendy Smith - Los Angeles Times
"Daring…thrilling." -- Laura Miller - Salon
"The work of a man to whom the past is vividly present." -- Ian Morris - New York Times Book Review
"Robb manages his revelations with a showman’s skill, modestly conscious that his book is unfurling a map of Iron Age Europe and Britain that has been inaccessible for millenia." -- Telegraph
"An ingenious and thoroughly gripping historical and archaeological bolt from the blue." -- New Statesman
"Raises intriguing questions about the relationship between tribe and empire, local identity and larger superstructure." -- Rachel Donadio - New York Times
"The Discovery of Middle Earth will take you on a grand tour of the ancient world’s secrets." -- James Norton - Christian Science Monitor
"Daring…thrilling." -- Laura Miller - Salon
"The work of a man to whom the past is vividly present." -- Ian Morris - New York Times Book Review
"Robb manages his revelations with a showman’s skill, modestly conscious that his book is unfurling a map of Iron Age Europe and Britain that has been inaccessible for millenia." -- Telegraph
"An ingenious and thoroughly gripping historical and archaeological bolt from the blue." -- New Statesman
"Raises intriguing questions about the relationship between tribe and empire, local identity and larger superstructure." -- Rachel Donadio - New York Times
"The Discovery of Middle Earth will take you on a grand tour of the ancient world’s secrets." -- James Norton - Christian Science Monitor
Graham Robb is the author of several award-winning books on literature and history. His book The Discovery of France won both the Duff Cooper and Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje Prizes. For Parisians, the city of Paris awarded him the Grande Médaille de la Ville de Paris. He lives on the English–Scottish border.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780393349924 |
| ISBN 10 | 0393349926 |
| Title | The Discovery of Middle Earth |
| Author | Graham Robb |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | WW Norton & Co |
| Year published | 2014-12-02 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
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