The Origins of the Irish by J P Mallory
Written as an engrossing detective story by the leading authority on the subject, this is the first major account in nearly a century to deal with the core issues of how the Irish people came into being. Bringing together the evidence of archaeology, culture, tradition, genetics and linguistics to shed welcome new light on the age-old riddle of Irish origins, and illustrated with numerous informative line drawings and maps, this brilliantly argued book is essential reading for anyone interested in Ireland and the Irish.
'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
'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
J. P. Mallory is a world expert on the interconnection of archaeology and linguistics and is the author of the standard work In Search of the Indo-Europeans and The Oxford Introduction to Proto-Indo-European. He has published numerous other works, including the hugely acclaimed The Origins of the Irish. He is Emeritus Professor of Prehistoric Archaeology at Queen’s University Belfast and a member of the Royal Irish Academy.
| SKU | GOR009359123 |
| ISBN 13 | 9780500293300 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500293309 |
| Title | The Origins of the Irish |
| Author | J P Mallory |
| Condition | Very good |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2017-07-13 |
| Number of pages | 328 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us |
