The Round Towers of Ireland Or History of the Tuath De Danaans

The Round Towers of Ireland, written by Henry O'Brien, is a comprehensive account of the history of the Tuath De Danaans, the ancient inhabitants of Ireland. The book delves into the mysteries surrounding the round towers of Ireland, which are tall, cylindrical structures that date back to the medieval period. O'Brien explores the theories and legends surrounding these towers, which have long fascinated scholars and historians. The author also provides a detailed history of the Tuath De Danaans, a mythical race of people who were said to have inhabited Ireland before the arrival of the Celts. The book covers their origins, their customs, and their influence on Irish culture. O'Brien's work is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and mythology of Ireland, as well as those who are intrigued by the enigmatic round towers that dot the Irish landscape.1898. The author's object of this book is to prove that the round towers date from a more remote antiquity than is usually assigned to them; that they were erected long before Christianity reached these islands, and even before the date of the Milesian and Scandinavian invasions. In support of this view, he contrasts the materials, architecture and costliness of their construction with those of the early Christian churches usually found in their vicinity and accounts for the contiguity of the latter by stating that the Christian missionaries selected for the sites of their churches localities previously consecrated to religious use.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.