Phases of Irish History by Eoin Mac Neill
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"Phases of Irish History" by Eoin MacNeill is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the complex historical narrative of Ireland, particularly focusing on the discussion of Celtic identity and the historical understanding of the Irish people and their language. MacNeill's approach is analytical, using various historical texts and archaeological evidence to trace the lineage and cultural evolution of the Irish. The opening of the text
introduces the author's perspective on the ancient Irish as part of the Celtic people, addressing common misconceptions regarding their racial identity. He emphasizes that Celtic identity is primarily linguistic rather than racial, highlighting that the ancient Irish and British lacked awareness of their Celtic kinship. MacNeill critiques traditional genealogical accounts and argues for a recognition of Celtic consciousness, setting the stage for a broader exploration of Ireland's history and its connections to pre-Christian and contemporary cultures. This opening serves as a prologue to the subsequent chapters, which promise to explore various epochs of Irish history in greater detail. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mac Neill, Eoin, 1867-1945 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 20009153 |
| Title | Phases of Irish History |
| Credits |
Produced by Brian Foley, Katie Hernandez and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Ireland -- History -- To 1603 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48952 |
| Release Date | May 13, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 845 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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