"Intriguing and stimulating." ―Jane Smiley, Harper's In this real-life historical treasure hunt, bestselling author Graham Robb―"one of the more unusual and appealing historians currently striding the planet ( New York Times )"―reveals the mapping of ancient Gaul as a reflection of the heavens, demonstrates the lasting influence of Druid science and recharts the exploration of the world and the spread of Christianity. This "fascinating" ( Los Angeles Times ) history offers nothing less than an entirely new understanding of the birth of modern Europe. 50 illustrations "The historical value of Robb’s vivid portrait of Celtic culture is unquestionable." ― Wendy Smith, Los Angeles Times "Daring…thrilling." ― Laura Miller, Salon "The work of a man to whom the past is vividly present." ― Ian Morris, New York Times Book Review "Robb manages his revelations with a showman’s skill, modestly conscious that his book is unfurling a map of Iron Age Europe and Britain that has been inaccessible for millenia." ― Telegraph "An ingenious and thoroughly gripping historical and archaeological bolt from the blue." ― New Statesman "Raises intriguing questions about the relationship between tribe and empire, local identity and larger superstructure." ― Rachel Donadio, New York Times " The Discovery of Middle Earth will take you on a grand tour of the ancient world’s secrets." ― James Norton, Christian Science Monitor Graham Robb is the author of several award-winning books on literature and history. His book The Discovery of France won both the Duff Cooper and Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje Prizes. For Parisians , the city of Paris awarded him the Grande Médaille de la Ville de Paris. He lives on the English–Scottish border. Orders are despatched from our UK warehouse next working day.