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    The History of the Irish Race

    I recently picked up a book entitled: "The History of the Irish Race." (while on a two-day school bus trip) in a Goodwill store. It's a huge book, but what an interesting read. It goes into the ancient origins of Ireland, but also delves into Scottish history. They are very much linked. (Scots, or Scoti being the Irish, in the first place). While on the school trip, I read quite a lot of it. I always want to know the origins of things, how they got their start. This book does that.
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    From what you say, I would be a little nervous that the book is rather US oriented and may not be very up to date on recent studies (mainly archeological) of the relationship between Scotland and Ireland.
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    So true Michael - with advancements in dna marking whole histories will have to be reconsidered and rewritten.
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    The book is definitely a product of the "Celtic Twilight" era, and the author was apparently known as the last of the great seanchais. I`m sure that modern historians would pick much of it to pieces, especially the early history, but bearing that in mind, I think it is well worth reading, as it is written very much in a storytelling style by an author who is obviously passionate about the subject. I`ve had a copy for sometime, and still pick it up occasionally, especially on days like today.

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