A History of Ireland in Ten Body Parts

Skulls, height, hands, legs, sex organs, blood, brains, stomachs, ears and corpses - discover Irish history anew through the utterly unique prism of the human body.From the brutal beheading of the red-headed Clonycavan Man some 2,000 years ago to the ancient skulls - believed to be those of giants - stolen from islands off Ireland's west coast, medical historian Dr Ian Miller brings readers on a delightfully gruesome journey through our rich heritage.Learn about the fears of excessive tea drinking that were once such a great cause for concern on this isle - scarcely believable! Meet the doctors who revolutionised Irish medicine in the 19th century - along with the deplorable bodysnatching that accompanied this progress.Fact and folklore intertwine seamlessly throughout, providing the reader with an endlessly fascinating account of matters historical and mythological. [Publisher's Text]

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