Routledge Library Editions: Archaeology: Ancient Ireland: A Study In The Lessons Of Archaeology And History (volume 4)

Archaeological evidence here is used to help build up a picture of the lives led by the people of which it is a record. The contents include a description of primitive settlements, leading up to an account of the art, trade and civilization generally of early ages prior to the Celtic invasion and up to the end of Medieval times. Two chapters take narratives from the time and analyse them against physical evidence and consider what they tell us alongside that information. Many often overlooked facts are brought to the fore and special attention is paid to the overwhelming influence of climate in shaping human destiny. Originally published in 1935, this book is as enlightening today. Cover 1 Half Title 2 Title Page 4 Copyright Page 5 Original Title Page 6 Original Copyright Page 7 Table of Contents 8 List of Illustrations 10 INTRODUCTION 12 CHAPTER I THE FALLOW LAND AND ITS EARLIEST INHABITANTS 16 CHAPTER II THE MEN OF THE HALBERD 31 CHAPTER III THE MEN OF THE SWORD 79 CHAPTER IV THE MEN OF IRON 110 CHAPTER V SHADOW-SCENES 169 CHAPTER VI THE MEN OF THE CROSS 205 CHAPTER VII THE MEN OF THE BAYS 255 CHAPTER VIII MORE SHADOW-SCENES 276 CHAPTER IX THE BUILDERS OF CHURCHES 303 CHAPTER X THE BUILDERS OF CASTLES 328 NOTES AND REFERENCES 347 INDEX 365 A Study in the Lessons of Archaeology and History