This book presents clinicians with a series of cases on which to base discussion of the investigation and management of patients, and provides the trainee, or established doctor, with a medium to help prepare for post- graduate examinations and clinical practice.
In the 1st century BC, Strabo wrote of the Celts: 'The whole race... is madly fond of war, high-spirited and quick to battle... and on whatever pretext you stir them up, you will have them ready to face danger, even if they have nothing on their side but their own strength and courage'. This book gives an insight into the life of the Celtic warrior, and his experience of battle – on foot, on horseback, and as a charioteer. It also details Celtic society and studies the vital ritual nature of Celtic warfare, from the naked gaesatae to the woad-painted warriors.
The collection features poems inspired by the natural world, wildlife conservation, and the landscapes of Salisbury, where the author resides. Written mainly between 2019 and 2022, these works showcase a variety of poetic styles, reflecting Stephen Allen's lifelong passion for English literature and poetry. His background as a doctor and clinical scientist informs his perspective, while themes of fly fishing and connections to the past enrich the collection.
V 1. století před naším letopočtem Strabo o Keltech napsal: „Celé jejich plémě... vášnivě miluje válku, plni nadšení se ochotně vrhají do bitev... a ať už je podnítíte jakoukoliv záminkou, jsou připraveni čelit nebezpečí, i kdyby v tu chvíli nebyli vyzbrojeni ničím jiným než vlastní silou a odvahou.“ Tato kniha umožňuje porozumět životu keltského válečníka a jeho prožívání bitvy, ať už se jí účastnil jako pěšák, jezdec nebo vozataj. Podrobně popisuje keltskou společnost a zkoumá rituální charakter keltského válečnictví, od nahých gaesatae po bojovníky pomalované borytovou modří.