The Ancient Paths
10 October 2013Synopsis
Uncover the forgotten map that reveals a sophisticated ancient civilization in Graham Robb's groundbreaking The Ancient Paths.
Inspired by a serendipitous discovery, Robb embarked on a fascinating journey into the world of the Celts, exploring their gods, art, and most remarkably, their advanced understanding of science. His meticulous research gradually unveiled an extraordinary find: a lost map of an empire built with stunning precision and artistry across vast swathes of Europe. Forgotten for nearly two millennia, the map's implications are nothing short of astonishing.
With meticulous research and a wealth of revelations, The Ancient Paths breathes life into our distant history and reinterprets pre-Roman Europe. Told with Robb's signature elegance and passion, this dazzling and unforgettable book will forever change your perception of European civilization.
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10 October 2013
9781447240495Reviews
'remarkable . . . an overarching, wondrous reworking of history rooted in painstaking, if not obsessive, research. And if its fantastical connections and arcane details leave the reader reeling, perhaps that is merely a reflection of the astounding complexity and continuing mystery of a lost civilisation that Graham Robb has restored to its rightful place.' Philip Hoare, Literary Review
'a wonderful writer . . . No one else can make a bike ride through the French countryside so enthralling. No one else so relishes the odd corners of history.' Sunday Times
'Robb produces an elaborately detailed account of [Celtic] society and ideas . . . Those who enjoy a mixture of myth and archaeology, who admire a vivid metaphor and a fine turn of phrase, will find much in this book to enjoy.' New Statesman
'He is such a warm, gentle and generous writer, with no faux scholarly tosh or solitary ecstasy riffs [and] Robb's own calm eloquence is deeply persuasive . . . If Graham Robb has discovered that Ancient Gaul was arranged as a reflection of the universe, then that amazing discovery, and this heroically courageous publication of it, is a wonder and a marvel.' Adam Nicolson, Evening Standard
