The Bronze Age in Ireland

"The Bronze Age in Ireland" by George Coffey is a detailed exploration of Ireland's Bronze Age, piecing together a picture of life from archaeological discoveries and cultural connections. Coffey's work looks at the tools, weapons, and social organization of the time, aiming to connect Ireland to the wider European world during this period. The book starts by explaining how it fills a gap in existing knowledge, bringing together research on the change from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age in Ireland. It stresses that Ireland wasn't cut off but took part in European culture, influencing how it grew as a society during this time.