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Celtic nations on brink of new dawn, claims book 23/10/2002
A new book predicts that the six Celtic nations can expect to enjoy the most exciting period of their histories in the coming next ten years.
Celtic Dawn traces the history of the modern Pan-Celtic movement from it's origins in the late 19th century and describes the organizations and principal characters that steered it towards it's present situation.
Ironically over the past few decades although there has been decline in the fortunes of the indigenous languages of all countries, there has been a phenomenal growth of interest in "all things Celtic" with a significant renaissance for example in Celtic history, art and music.
Celtic societies have mushroomed in all corners of the world and the internet is playing an ever increasing role in spreading Pan Celticism.
The author, Peter Berresford Ellis, describes the situation in all countries and assesses the contributions of institutions such as The Celtic League and The Celtic Congress and individuals such as Padraig Pearce, Douglas Hyde, Gwynfor Evans and Bernad Moffatt.
He believes that the establishment of a Scottish Parliament, Welsh Assembly and the peace process in Ireland signify a new dawn, but in his own words, "How the Celtic morning now develops is going to be one of the most exciting historical periods for the sixteen millions who populate the Celtic countries.
" It seems that the Celtic nations are gaining varying degrees of autonomy but it is difficult to predict if there will be a move to consolidate an Inter-Celtic dimension.”
Peter Berresford Ellis, historian an novelist, grew up in a family of Irish, Welsh, Scots, Bretons and English. His work has been translated into nearly a score of languages. He also writes fiction under the name Peter Treymayne. He is the author of the international bestselling Sister Fidelma historical murder mysteries set in 7th Century Ireland.
The Times Literary Supplement recently described him as 'the pre-eminent Celtic scholar now writing'.
Celtic Dawn is available from Y Lolfa (www.ylolfa.com) at £9.95.
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