Island of the Setting Sun: In Search of Ireland's Ancient Astronomers

Ireland is home to some of the world’s oldest astronomically—aligned structures, giant stone monuments erected over 5,000 years ago. Despite their apparent simplicity, these megalithic edifices were crafted by a scientifically knowledgeable community of farmers who endeavored to enshrine their beliefs in a stellar afterlife within the very fabric of their cleverly designed stone temples.

Finally back in print, this reissued edition presents evidence suggesting the builders of monuments such ...