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“John Haywood's theory suggests that decentralization would have kept the Celts safer longer.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Celtic peoples and warfare
For: Historians and enthusiasts of ancient military history
Key quote: “The geographer Strabo said that they are war mad.”
The host discusses the historical context of Julius Caesar's military campaigns against the Celts, referencing the book 'The Celts' to highlight the ferocity and cultural practices of these ancient peoples. This mention serves to illustrate the complexities of interpreting historical violence and the perceptions of the Celtic tribes in relation to Roman narratives.