This work plunges us into the ancient world, into that period of our history where the idea of a nation does not exist. France is made up of Gauls, the latter being a branch of the Celts. Disunited, warring among themselves, between tribes. Rome and Caesar will take advantage of this to impose themselves and dominate Gaul.
In this land, our former France, there is a society divided into three classes, which will be found in the Middle Ages and under the Ancien Régime. Religion with the Druids holds a predominant place in the social order. The Druids orally transmit traditions. There is no writing. Hence, it is the writings of the Romans and Caesar that testify to this period. The authors describe this Gallic society, its ideals, and how Caesar will succeed in imposing the Pax Romana.
The authors take us in the footsteps of Vercingetorix, into those of the religious traditions of the Gauls, into the aspect of France already outlined in its main features, with its boundaries that will hardly vary.
Another interest of this work is the similarity between the religion of the Druids and Christian monotheism. Moreover, the monasteries born in Ireland will be inspired by Druidic traditions with Saint Columban.
This journey into history where Gaul will be subjugated by Rome without really disappearing, speaking after the annexation of the Gallo-Romans, allows us to better understand the rebellious, individualistic Gallic spirit that so resembles the French one.
We are the heirs of Vercingetorix and our ancestors, the Gauls.
Thierry Jan
