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A History of Ireland
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 941.5
EAN: 9780333654330
ISBN: 0333654331
Label: Palgrave Macmillan
Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 293
Publication Date: January 01, 2003
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Studio: Palgrave Macmillan
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Editorial Review:
A tiny island in the North Atlantic, Ireland has had an astonishingly powerful impact on the wider world, both at the height of its independent power in the early middle ages, as the key exporter of Christianity to much of Europe, and at the depth of its colonial subjugation by Britain, as the primary source of millions of settlers to North America and Australia. A History of Ireland explores the story of Ireland from the 12th century to the end of the 20th century. Written chronologically, it explores the period of the English invasion of Ireland, the emergence of a Gaelic culture, the religious conflicts across the centuries, the struggle over Home Rule, and the complex nature of the modern troubles. Covering the main political narratives of the country, A History of Ireland also delves into major economic, social, and cultural events, and offers a fascinating glimpse into Ireland’s past.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Good, but wrong title
This book is well written but begins too late in Ireland's history to be considered "a history of Ireland." I'd have liked to learn more about the Celts.
Rating:  - Easy read with right amount of detail
My husband and I are planning a trip to Ireland next year, so we wanted to learn about Ireland's history to better understand the country and its people. This book was easy to read and understand, providing the right amount of detail about events and people. Very informative. A great book about Ireland's history that I recommend to anyone with no, or little knowledge of Ireland's past.
Rating: - A names and dates history
This is a useful addition to a bookshelf as well as a quick read over the complex history of Ireland. If you want to quickly place the "Wild Geese" or Wolf Tone or Cromwell in a historical context it will prove an invaluable tool. Furthermore, the prose is readable and not bogged down with a mass of professional notes. I think that's the key, information is presented in the style and detail of the professional historian but without all the scholarly apparatus. The scholar ,seeking proper reference ... Read More
Rating: - short, to the point...a great introduction
This is a wonderful introduction to Irish history. Don't expect lots of details on any particular subject as this is a fairly short book considering the scope of the topic (only about 250 pages). The author states in the preface that the goal is to introduce newcomers to Irish history, and in that it does a wonderful job. The focus is primarily on political history and stretches from prehistoric Ireland to the present day. There's a "Further Reading" section at the end of the book recommending ... Read More
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