The book addresses the historically interested laymen as well as the organizers and participants of the Middle Ages markets, festivals and Ritter theater.
Although it is not a scientific work in the strictest sense, it is understood by its sound and the multitude of practical tips for teaching appropriate
In 7 easy to understand chapters written Stupor Mundi offers a rich fund of practical knowledge about the everyday history of the Middle Ages - of recipes, dances and games, to patterns and a small cultural history.

(...) By reconstructions of frühkeltischer clothing, jewelry, costume accessories, weapons, armor and utensils shows.
The book gives such an impression, as the Celtic life before more than 2,000 years, that which might have.

The reconstructed costumes, weapons and utensils were a variety of sources and findings have been made and within the framework of Living History to their projects thoroughly tested everyday. So there was some interesting possibilities for interpretation of archaeological finds and pictorial representations.
The history display shown here is far from Celtic and esoteric cult. It provides a scientifically based picture of a highly developed culture. The reader also learns much about the former craft techniques and finds, for example Webbriefe for brettchengewebte braids, costume suggestions for reconstruction and receive an overview of the weapons for the Celtic warrior.
(only in German language available!)