Description
Book SynopsisThe first book in nearly a century to explore and satisfactorily explain how and when the Irish people came into being, now available in B-format paperback.
Trade Review'So important ... It was very difficult to put down ... Wonderful' - History Today
'Mallory’s wry, convivial style makes this complex account an effortless and enjoyable read' - Current Archaeology
'Mallory brilliantly synthesizes the complexities of geology, archaeology, historical/mythical sources, genetics and linguistics ... I urge you to read this brilliant book' - Minerva
'Superb and witty … as a tour d’horizon, it is unmatched' - The Irish Times
Table of ContentsPreface • Introduction • 1. The Origins of Ireland • 2. First Colonists • 3. First Farmers • 4. Beakers and Metal • 5. The Rise of the Warriors • 6. The Iron Age • 7. The Native Version • 8. Skulls, Blood and Genes • 9. The Evidence of Language • 10. The Origins of the Irish
