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The Modern Scholar: Celts and Germans

The Enduring Heritage of the European Northlands

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The Modern Scholar: Celts and Germans

By: Professor Timothy B. Shutt
Narrated by: Professor Timothy B. Shutt
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One of the Modern Scholar's most popular lecturers, Professor Timothy B. Shutt of Kenyon College examines the contributions of the peoples of northern Europe through their vibrant literary legacy. As Professor Shutt's textual analysis reveals, Celtic and Germanic values shine through these works, exhibiting such characteristics as courage, self-control, and respect for women. As listeners will find, the legacy of the European Northlands formed a cultural pattern that continues to this day.

©2012 Timothy B. Shutt (P)2012 Crescite Group, LLC Philosophy Social Sciences
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This was a decent listen and is very accessible. Apart from from the first couple of chapters however, it is not a history of the Celts and Germans. At least two thirds of the book is an overview an analysis of various sagas such Sir Gawain.

Interesting enough but it left a bad taste in my mouth because I felt it was a deceptive title.

Interesting but not what it claims to be

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Trying so hard to finish this but the combination of a highly irritating droning flat voice and just lists of information has really transformed what I was hoping to be an interesting topic into torture. I'm actually upset that the narration has killed this topic completely.

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