Ireland is home to some of the world's oldest astronomically-aligned stone monuments, built over 5,000 years ago by a knowledgeable community of farmers. These structures, including Newgrange and Boyne Valley, showcase the builders' skills as astronomers, engineers, and surveyors. Anthony Murphy and Richard Moore's reissued book, "Island of the Setting Sun," explores the unity of science and spirituality in these monuments. The book reveals complex alignments among significant archaeological sites, linking them through mythology, archaeology, and cosmology. The cosmic worldview of Neolithic Ireland persisted into the early Christian era, as reflected in the lives of prominent Irish saints. The book remains a popular work, offering a unique exploration of stones, stars, and stories.

Format: Paperback | 352 pages
Dimensions: 165.1 x 20.3 x 235 mm
Author: Anthony Murphy and Richard Moore