Wakeman's handbook of Irish antiquities

This updated handbook offers a sweeping overview of Ireland’s ancient landscape, from enigmatic burial customs and stone forts to the intricate world of Ogham inscriptions and early Christian art. Drawing on the latest European archaeological methods of its time, the author reshapes the original compiler’s legacy with fresh research and a clearer organizational flow, making the material approachable for both dedicated scholars and curious newcomers.

Over sixty new illustrations illuminate the text, allowing listeners to picture lake‑dwellings, Bronze‑Age relics, and the rocky silhouettes of historic raths with vivid detail. The commentary stresses careful, expert‑led exploration, warning against untrained digs that could damage these national treasures. As a guide to Ireland’s rich past, the book invites anyone with an ear for history to explore the island’s enduring mysteries, one well‑documented site at a time.