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Ireland and the Classical World
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168 pages
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The book explores Ireland's portrayal in classical antiquity, highlighting its depiction as a land of myth and mystery by ancient Greek and Roman authors. It examines the often savage and bizarre representations of the Irish people, alongside the uncertainty surrounding the island's geography. Despite lacking Roman occupation, Ireland's rich literary and archaeological evidence reveals a complex civilization that defied the simplistic views of classical writers, demonstrating its significance beyond being merely an unknown territory.
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2000, paperback
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