2019-11-18
Another fun Very Short Introduction, in which Cunliffe manages to pack in a surprising amount of interesting information about the Druids, without repeating himself too much on what he’s already covered in his other writings.
There were omissions, and Cunliffe can be curiously critical of some historical sources (Tacitus) while being entirely accepting of others (Pliny the Elder – the man who wrote about ants collecting gold in their nest!). However, this doesn’t spoil what is otherwise a decent tour of Druids as historical figures.
Rating: 4/5