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.