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The main argument of Quinn's book dismissed as myth the popular belief in the origins of the ancient inhabitats of Ireland and propose instead that they are part of a common 'Atlantean' culture that includes the western seaboard of Europe and North Africa.
Quinn focused on various traditional aspects of Irish culture and argued for their non-Celtic nature. One aspect he stressed is the role of sailing in Conamara society, where his films were made, Quinn investigated the history of the Atlantic sea lanes from these islands as far south as Iberia and North Africa Quinn suggested that Ireland's first inhabitants came by boat sometime after the end of the last iice age – probably from the warmer, more populous south. As navigation gave rise to coastal settlement over long periods of time, overseas trade and cultural exchanges continued until at least the North African pirates of the 17th century. These connections can be seen in ship building styles and sailing techniques, for example in similarities between the Galway Púcán and the Arab dhow
Another aspect focused on by Quinn is the Sean nós or Old Style of Irish song and dance. The non-European feel of Sean Nós singing in particular has often been commented upon. Quinn originally proposed a North African origin for Sean Nós, but later agreed that it is shared by the Tatars of Tatarstan, thus an archetypal musical form older than the Book of Kells. The Irish language, music and art is related to ancient Iberian, Mediterranean and North African culture, in particular the indigenous Berbers of North Africa.
PAPERBACK, BRAND NEW, SECOND EDITION 2022.
Published by Lilliput , Dublin, 2005, illustrated large format paperback, In excellent condition, as new.
