The Origins of the Irish 1st Edition by J. P. Mallory (PDF)

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An essential new history of ancient Ireland and the Irish, written as an engrossing detective storyAbout 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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⭐They do not come any better than Mallory–he knows his stuff. He does say he began this for his doctoral dissertation during the dark ages–but he kept at it for many decades. Well Done (he has many technical papers elsewhere) I read a few chapters several times. Not quite sure he should cast off the Basques –but I think he does submit that they and the Irish had common beginnings from the Steppes. But I’ve liked the idea that the Brits retreated there during resurgence of the last ice age. The genome testing of early Irish was welcome news. Most recent home had some eye openers. Scotland, Mann and Welsh in that order of probability and I not totally convinced by the tool kit evidence. I am still concerned that Britain settlement was a couple thousand years prior to Ireland and I would like more evidence on the relative sea levels of the Channel and the Irish sea. He gives a remarkable discussion of the comings (and goings) of Plants, Animals, and Man–with specie counts in the Isles and France.. The Viking era may have been a bit weak. I would like to see which specific Norse settled where in Ireland–and if the DNA connects the home to Ireland locales (as tested today. BTW can we hear about DNA distributions over time. He skips material on the Great Heathen Army that occupied Britain, and the effect on Ireland, re King Halfdan and King Turgesius. I am not sure he deals with Naille (of the nine hostages)esp his DNA sufficiently–I think he does gives the current surnames and DNA hot spots. I’ve gotten rather excited, just recalling or trying to remember the book–a top priority is to re-read it in a few days. The book is a ready read. You will need to go back to re-read sections to understand the inferences Thanks for the super read.

⭐Interesting subject; intelligent, clear writing style. My only criticism is the tiny, tiny print.

⭐I started this book a few years ago with the hardback edition from the library, and it’s excellent, Mallory is brilliant, and so on (what other reviewers said). But now that I finally purchased a copy to own (because I felt it was worth owning) I am really bummed that the print in this paperback edition is super-tiny. I mean, really, really tiny. I had thought it would be like a typical trade paperback, but it’s more like a pocket book. So if your eyes are middle-aged or beyond, maybe get a different version. 🙁

⭐Just got the book and it looks amazing and very detailed even going all the way back nearly to the when continents were moving apart. A deep dive into DNA history too. I’m excited to start digging into this fine book myself.In addition the Book Depository always ships fast and in totally recyclable cardboard containers. Plus their books are nearly always better then described.

⭐This is a good review of the various theories on the origin of the Irish, and reads like a detective story. It’s well written and interesting. The book has been updated, and now includes chapters on dna evidence relative to what Archaeology and linguisti has revealed as to the ancient history of Ireland. Recommended reading if you are interested in the subject.

⭐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.

⭐My interest is more in Family History than Anthropology. Still this look at the billions of years involved in the origin of the Irish was very interesting and very well done. The author likely deserves five stars for the quality of his work and his success in achieving his goals.But, while interesting, my interest is in the last few thousand years of Irish History. So I charged Dr Mallory one star for not writing the book that i wanted. If that is unfair, too bad.

⭐Mallory’s book is for serious readers, detailing as it does geography and geology, current anthropological thought, references to ancient history and mythology, and much about recent genetic technologies and conclusions.. That said, it is highly readable, witty, engagingly written, and immensely enjoyable!

⭐I cant honestly say just how good or bad this book is as my just arrived copy was pinched off my hospital bedside table when I was away at xray.!! But my first and only flick through it had me looking forward to reading it. I will get another copy .

⭐An interesting, well written and engaging read. The authors sense of humour comes through in the writing without ever distracting from the text or becoming a personal vignette. I found the content gripping. My only issue is that when it arrived it the cover was emblazoned with “Uncorrected book proof” which was a little disconcerting. I have no intention at present to quote from it in any academic papers but should I have wished to do so I would not have been able. If I had bought this for any other reason than personal interest this purchase would have been a waste of money.

⭐Bought this as extra for my Irish history module. Really interesting. Would recommend to anyone who would like to know more about Ireland’s beginnings

⭐Good book, but some of the conclusions have been revised in the light if new DNA evidence, and this has been done by an appendix, rather than a rewrite of the chapters.

⭐I liked Mallory’s other books on Indo European languages and the Tarim mummies. I liked the implicit criticism of ethno-nationalism that’s still deeply ingrained in the British Isles . . . not just Ireland. It’s a book which bears re-reading several times. Well done Mr Mallory.

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