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5.0

The argument is very thorough and well constructed. While I think many readers would have shared my hope that Mallory would find that the Irish tales do reflect real memories of the Iron Age and earlier, it's better to learn the facts based on detailed study and comparison with the archaeological record. Mallory also does a great job breaking up some of the drier parts with funny asides and analogies.
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