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There were many wars in the UK fought by the four sections of the island.  Through ages the Romans, Vikings, Anglo-Saxons, Normans and later a unified England were all embattled at one time or another with the Celts of Scotland, Wales and Ireland. ...

Every Celt was considered free upon birth as their right.  The Druidic leadership was a unifying force that bred loyalty within each tribe.  Elections took place in a fairly democratic system.  The people elected their chiefs and the chiefs then nominated a king.  Sounds pretty good for the people, but not always for the king; he could be deposed any time the people got together and de...

As warriors the Celts were very fierce.  The women held some renown also as they fought side by side with the men.  It is in Ireland where great tales, like those of Cuchulainn tell us of the Irish fighting code.  Incredibly it was not uncommon to have whole armies wait for battle on the field of champions deciding the interior conflict and appropriate course of action before these barbaria...