Veil of Isis or Mysteries of the Druids - Couverture souple

Reade, Winwood

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 087877176X ISBN 13 : 9780878771769

Editeur : Newcastle Publishing Co Inc.,U.S., 2005

Synopsis

Book by Reade W Winwood

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Veil of Isis, Or, Mysteries of The Druids is a fascinating and absorbing book that offers fresh and stimulating insights. W. Winwood Reade's impressive work is a significant contribution to the reconstruction of Celtic history; a readable, balanced and valuable history and a landmark in the neglected terrain of the ancient Druids. This splendid study masterfully reconstructs the great history, myths and theology of the ancient Druids and illuminates the early religions that spawned them. The book begins with the ancient tales of Osiris and Isis, and what follows is pure enchantment as you enter the long-suppressed mysteries of the Druids. Through careful and thorough exploration of the rich remnants and writings of Britain's ancient people, Reade provides a startling account of these political and religious rites forever surrounded by aura and fantasy. Translating mythic and mystical experience into elegant, poetic language, Reade reconstructs the development and eventual decline of this secret society.

Biographie de l'auteur

William Winwood Reade (1838 – 1875) was a British historian, explorer, and philosopher. Using his private funds and with sponsorship from the Royal Geographical Society, he departed for Africa, arriving in Cape Town by paddle steamer in 1862. After several months of observing gorillas and traveling through Angola, he returned home and published his first travel account.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Newcastle Publishing Co Inc.,U.S.
• Date d'édition: 2005
• ISBN 10: 087877176X
• ISBN 13: 9780878771769
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 256