Although perhaps a bit dated (it was first published in the early 1990's), The Celtic World is a readable introduction to Celtic history and culture, from the earliest beginnings in prehistoric Europe to the Celtic struggles for independence today. With ample illustrations, The Celtic World is a coffee-table type book that has a popular rather than academic focus. (My greatest complaint about this book is that its sheer size and weight makes it uncomfortable to read!) Those looking for a more detailed survey of the Celts would be better off to look elsewhere. However, for someone who is simply curious about who the Celtic peoples were and are, and what role they have played in European history, then The Celtic World would not be a bad choice. ( )