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In Search of Ancient Ireland: The Origins of the Irish from Neolithic Times to the Coming of the English illustrated edition Edition
Author(s): Carmel McCaffrey (Author), Leo Eaton (Author)
- Publisher: New Amsterdam Books
- Publication Date: 6 Sept. 2002
- Edition: illustrated edition
- Language: English
- Print length: 288 pages
- ISBN-10: 9781561310722
- ISBN-13: 1561340727
Book Description
The history, archaeology, and legends of ancient Ireland from 9000 B.C., when nomadic hunter-gatherers appeared in Ireland at the end of the last Ice Age, to 1167 A.D., when a Norman invasion brought the country under control of the English crown for the first time. The book also looks at contemporary Ireland’s connection with the country’s past. Companion to the PBS documentary series. Well-written…integrates the talents of distinguished anthropologists, archaeologists, and historians…Contains new and fascinating material challenging many myths.-Lawrence J. McCaffrey, Loyola University of Chicago.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“A well researched book…” — Irish Echo Newspaper
“Your search for the roots of Irish history and culture begins here with this marvellous book.” —
Terry Golway, New York ObserverAbout the Author
Carmel McCaffrey teaches Irish history, literature, culture, and language at Johns Hopkins University. Leo Eaton has produced, written, and directed in television and film.
