The authors examine Irish prehistory from the economic, sociological and artistic viewpoints enabling the reader to comprehend the vast amount of archaeological work accomplished in Ireland over the last twenty years.

Now available in paperback, "Ireland in Prehistory" examines Irish prehistory and presents quite a different picture than was believed half a century ago. Michael Herity and George Eogan's comprehensive survey--using not only the archaeological evidence but incorporating economic, sociological and artistic viewpoints as well--allows the ordinary reader, as well as the student, to comprehend the vast amount of archaeological work that has been accomplished in Ireland over the last twenty years.