A comprehensive history of Ireland's prehistorical archaeologyTaking Ireland's first human colonization as its starting point, this historyleads us on a journey through the vast, enigmatic landscape of prehistoric Ireland. It distinguishes the various significant periods in Irish prehistory and discusses the life and culture of the people who left their marks on the landscape.Readers areintroduced to the farming methods, the defense mechanisms, the hierarchy structures, and the art and the beliefs ofIrish prehistoric ancestors. Each period is presented with its most important archaeological sites, such as the Boyne Valley, Dun Aenghus, and the Hill of Tara, accompanied by photographs from the author's collection. This clear and accessible guide to the prehistoric landscape of the island will enrich any reader'sunderstanding of ancient Ireland."