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Title: In Search of Ancient Ireland: From Neolithic Times to the Coming of the English by Carmel McCaffrey, Leo Eaton ISBN: 1-56131-072-7 Publisher: New Amsterdam Books Pub. Date: November, 2002 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $26.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.81 (16 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Monasteries, ring forts, mountains, sacred caves, & more
Comment: Collaboratively researched and written by Irish history expert Carmel McCaffrey and television writer, producer, and director Leo Eaton, In Search Of Ancient Ireland: The Origins Of The Irish From Neolithic Times To The Coming Of The English offers a truly fascinating and informative look at the origins of the Irish people and culture from the "New Stone Age" down of pre-history to the Norman invasion of 1167 AD, which brought the country under control of the English crown for the first time. Monasteries, ring forts, mountains, sacred caves, and as much as can be excavated or deduced of ancient history is superbly featured with a wealth of fine detail in this fascinating and highly readable resource. The companion book to a PBS television series of the same name, In Search Of Ancient Ireland is enthusiastically recommended for personal, academic, and community library Irish History Studies collections and reading lists.
Rating: 5
Summary: Interesting use of sub-titles
Comment: I really enjoyed this book very much. Firstly I enjoyed reading so much about the ancient history of Ireland into medieval times. As others have said, there is much that is new here and in that it differs from others book on the same period. I found the information on Irish monasteries fascinating!
The book reads in a very clear concise way. But I also liked the way the book is set out. What I particularly liked is the way the chapters are sub-headed with sub titles so that the book is easy to reference. For instance if you want to go back to a chapter you can find a subject very easily and quickly without having to read through the entire chapter to find it. I think this is a very intelligent way to layout a book. It makes for very easy reference. I recommend this to anyone who wants to investigate early Irish history and the origins of the Irish race. The book can be used as an excellent and easy reference guide.
Rating: 5
Summary: A very good read
Comment: This book was a wonderful experience for me. It was the most interesting read I have had in a long time. I have read others book on early Irish history but this one fills in all the gaps. I especially enjoyed learning about the latest information on early Ireland and the Irish and how people lived in Ireland in ancient times. The authors traveled throughout Ireland with Irish scholars and even the Director of the National Museum! Wow! Yet the book flows like a well told story. I will read this book over and over again. It is like a visit to ancient Ireland in a time machine! I highly recommend it to all readers
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Title: The Course of Irish History by T. W. Moody, F. X. Martin ISBN: 1589790022 Publisher: Roberts Rinehart Pub Pub. Date: February, 2002 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title:In Search Of Ancient Ireland ASIN: B00007G1YM Publisher: PBS Home Video Pub. Date: 04 March, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $21.73 |
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Title: How the Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe (Hinges of History, Vol 1) by Thomas Cahill ISBN: 0385418493 Publisher: Anchor Pub. Date: 01 March, 1996 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: The Traveller's Guide to Sacred Ireland: A Guide to the Sacred Places of Ireland, Her Legends, Folklore and People by Cary Meehan ISBN: 0906362431 Publisher: Gothic Image Publications Pub. Date: 01 November, 2002 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Wars of the Irish Kings: A Thousand Years of Struggle, from the Age of Myth Through the Reign of Queen Elizabeth I by David Willis McCullough ISBN: 0609809075 Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA) Pub. Date: 26 February, 2002 List Price(USD): $24.00 |
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