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A Trip into the Past | In Search of Ancient Ireland: The Origins of the Irish from Neolithic Times to the Coming of the English | Carmel McCaffrey

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	• In Search of Ancient Ireland: The Origins of the Irish from Neolithic Times to the Coming of the English Carmel McCaffrey Ivan R. Dee, Publisher, 2003 - 304 pages average customer review:based on 33 reviews view larger image
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In Search of Ancient Ireland

A very interesting book. I read Carmel McCaffrey's book In Search of Irelands Heroes and wanted to read more background info.I am of Irish decent, have toured Ireland, and hope to tour the country again. I now have a better understanding of the history of some of their customs.

"Ancient Emerald Upon the Sea"

"In Search of Ancient Ireland" by Carmel McCaffrey and Leo Eaton
is like riding along in a tour bus through Ireland's ancient history and legends. The "docents" (Mc Caffrey and Eaton), do a superb job in explaining the events through the corridors of time and space.

The subject matters discussed and explained are well defined for the reader in concise yet, interesting capsules of knowledge easily digested by readers of almost any age.

I found it particularly interesting that man's immigration into the "Emerald Isle" dates back to only about 9,000 years ago. I naturally assumed ancient man trod the moors much earlier, but the authors give good reason for this somewhat late arrival as compared to other parts of Europe.

The cultural, philosophical, religious, and daily living aspects of the ancient Irish seem to be the main focus of this writing and the reader will find them ...all interesting.

Anyone interested in ancient cultures, anthropology, archaeology, folklore, and just "good old history," will be drawn to this book. There is after all, a great deal more to Ireland than Leprechauns, or, Guinness Beer!

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A Trip into the Past

This is a great book. However, the first half is a great deal more so. That half has the author visit ancient sights being accompanied by archeologists & other experts as well as local folk who add color and humor to the tours.The experts who study the growth rings of trees for the past 2000 years, reveal some astounding facts!
The middle section, dealing with Christians and straight forward history, is less revealing. I must admit, however, I have little interest in the Christians--the Pagans are far more fascinating.
The final section, dealing with the Viking Invasion & rule; covers facts I had no knowledge of. I also found out that my last name, Reynolds, is a very common Viking/Irish name...but that's merely me.
This book will make you want to travel; to many of the places mentioned...and I am, in June.

Randolph Reynolds

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In Search of Ancient Ireland

Book was received in excellent condition within time frame promised. The book is actually for my daughter's class so I didn't read it.

Wonderful Read

This book is the best I've read on this subject. Easy to understand and I like the order. I want more by this author!

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

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