Clans and Families of Ireland: The Heritage and Heraldry of Irish Clans and Families

See Larger Image	Manufacturer: Book Sales Written By: John Grenham Average Customer Rating:


Binding: Hardcover Dewey Decimal Number: 929.209415 EAN: 9781555218874 ISBN: 1555218873 Label: Book Sales Manufacturer: Book Sales Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 192 Publication Date: 1994-03 Publisher: Book Sales Studio: Book Sales
Related Items Irish Family Names Map (Collins British Isles and Ireland Maps) Tracing Your Irish Ancestors, Third Edition The Surnames of Ireland Ireland Census of 1659 surnames and locations A New Genealogical Atlas of Ireland, Second Edition
Editorial Reviews: An account of the origins of the Irish people discusses their customs, daily life, surnames, coats of arms, and clan tartans from prehistoric times to the present and includes full-color photographs.
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Found Nothing New Comment: The price of this book was good - but there was nothing new in it - and it did not have 2 of my Irish lines in the book- so no help for my research. Customer Rating: Summary: good and clear guide to the irish and their origins Comment: i got this as a gift for my husband (a Reilly) and congratulate myself on the purchase! The historical background is EXCELLENT - enabled me to understand the different ethnic roots of the Irish and also the complexity of the Catholics vs Protestants, etc. In addition, the description of the mass exodus of the Irish to foreign lands was great, the author detailing the emotional background exquisitely. Finally, it was a lot of fun looking up the origins of Irish last names. The crests of each clan is shown in colour. If I have a complaint, it would be that the significance of the crest of each clan was not discussed along with the origin and history of each clan. If that was included, this book would be 100% perfect, instead of 95% perfect. Customer Rating: Summary: An essential guide to the origins of 200 Irish Families Comment: A beautifully illustrated and well written guide to the origins of the 200 most popular surnames in Ireland. Also included is history of the Irish race in all it's forms, this alone is worth the price of the book as it will allow anyone to form a clear understanding of Irish history, cutting away all the myths and confusions that surround the Irish and their origins. This book is an essential read for anyone with Irish ancestry or any one with an interest in Irish History and you will find yourself dipping into it again and again. More Reviews