One of the most powerful Gallic tribes of central Gaul, whose territory corresponded to modern Auvergne; led by Vercingetorix in the final resistance against Caesar.
Defeated at the Battle of Alesia (52 BC); Vercingetorix surrendered to Caesar and was later executed in Rome; territory became the civitas Arvernorum under Roman rule.
Provides broad Celtic context; the Arverni feature in coverage of the Gallic Wars and Gaulish political structures.
Multi-essay reference covering Iron Age Celtic tribes including Gaulish polities; relevant chapters on political organisation and warfare.