The Origins of the Irish 1st Edition

by J. P. Mallory (Author)

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An essential new history of ancient Ireland and the Irish, written as an engrossing detective story

About eighty million people today can trace their descent back to the occupants of Ireland. But where did the occupants of the island themselves come from and what do we even mean by “Irish” in the first place?

This is the first major attempt to deal with the core issues of how the Irish came into being. J. P. Mallory emphasizes that the Irish did not have a single origin, but are a product of multiple influences that can only be tracked by employing the disciplines of archaeology, genetics, geology, linguistics, and mythology.

Beginning with the collision that fused the two halves of Ireland together, the book traces Ireland’s long journey through space and time to become an island. The origins of its first farmers and their monumental impact on the island is followed by an exploration of how metallurgists in copper, bronze, and iron brought Ireland into increasingly wider orbits of European culture. Assessments of traditional explanations of Irish origins are combined with the very latest genetic research into the biological origins of the Irish.
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“This major achievement is the best, most gracefully written new study of earliest Ireland. . . . Mallory bravely ponders: how much of Irish culture was a local invention and how much was influenced by neighbors, especially Britain. . . . Essential.”
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About the Author

J.P. Mallory is an Irish-American archaeologist, a world expert on ancient linguistics, and Emeritus Professor at Queen's University Belfast. He is the author of In Search of the Indo-Europeans, and coauthor of The Tarim Mummies. He lives in Belfast.

Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Thames & Hudson; 1 edition (April 1, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0500051755
ISBN-13: 978-0500051757
Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 1.5 x 9.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
Average Customer Review: 20 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,275,410 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1069 in Books > Textbooks > Social Sciences > Archaeology
- #2351 in Books > Textbooks > Humanities > History > Ancient
- #2939 in Books > History > Historical Study & Educational Resources > Archaeology

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Laura

Fascinating book for those who love Irish history

March 4, 2014

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I haven't even finished this book and I love it already. I have never once found another book that looks at Irish history in its entirety, as in all the way back. This is not necessarily for those who have no knowledge of archaeology, as the fellow who writes this speaks in a "dumbed down" archaeologist's language. It's still a bit technical. I graduated with a degree in history and a long love of archaeology, so I have little issue with the language, but I can see how it might be an issue for those with no knowledge of archaeology at all.

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Adam Sweet

Absolutely fascinating

February 21, 2018

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A surprisingly comprehensive analysis of the ancient history of Ireland from four and a half billion years ago to the present. Absolutely fascinating.

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Sean

Good Detail. Tremendous research!

January 11, 2018

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Great research. Thank you very much for all the incredible detail and history. If you are interested in unbiased Irish history, start here.

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birdaoir

excellent evidence based book with some real surprises

November 22, 2017

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excellent evidence based book with some real surprises ! Great writing style, easy to read, and often amusingly tongue in cheek. For anyone interested in history, archeology, language , geneology or genetic a must have addition to your library !

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June 28, 2014

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I loved this book. For a book that was heavy with academic information, it felt surprisingly light. The humor and brilliant writing made it feel like more of a summer beach read than anything else. Nevertheless, it is wonderful introduction to Irish prehistory starting with the big bang and going right up to the time of Niall of the Nine Hostages.

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August 15, 2018

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The author had much data. I found it a little bit dry and yet found it necessary to convey to complexity of the subject matter. Overall, a good book. I am glad that I read it.

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September 7, 2018

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Excellent read - highly recommend it.

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John R Gibb

The beginnings of 'Irishness' in a broad history.

April 7, 2014

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Interesting account of the creation of Ireland from the days of Gondwana to recent times and the beginnings of 'Irishness' in the population from humble and sparse beginnings. Worth reading.

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