In Search of Ancient Ireland: The Origins of the Irish from Neolithic Times to the Coming of the English - Hardcover

Carmel McCaffrey; Leo Eaton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1561310727 ISBN 13: 9781561310722

Publisher: New Amsterdam Books, 2002

Synopsis

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.

About this title

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 Observer

About 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.

About this edition

• Publisher: New Amsterdam Books
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1561310727
• ISBN 13: 9781561310722
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288