Ireland In Pre-Celtic Times (1921) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164395935)

""Ireland In Pre-Celtic Times"" is a historical book written by Robert Alexander Stewart Macalister and first published in 1921. The book explores the ancient history of Ireland before the arrival of the Celts, covering the period from the earliest human settlements to the end of the Bronze Age. Macalister draws on archaeological evidence, linguistic analysis, and ancient texts to reconstruct the social, cultural, and political landscape of pre-Celtic Ireland. He discusses the various tribes and kingdoms that existed during this time, their religious beliefs and practices, and their interactions with neighboring cultures. The book also delves into the technological advancements of the pre-Celtic Irish, such as their mastery of bronze metallurgy and their construction of impressive stone monuments like Newgrange and Knowth. Macalister also examines the influence of the pre-Celtic Irish on later Celtic culture and mythology. Overall, ""Ireland In Pre-Celtic Times"" is a comprehensive and scholarly exploration of a fascinating period in Irish history, shedding light on a lesser-known era of the country's rich and complex past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Robert Alexander Stewart Macalister
ISBN-10: 1164395939
ISBN-13: 9781164395935
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 394
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d