| A Short History of Ireland Contributor(s): Ó. Heithir, Breandán (Author), O'Brien, Brendan (Revised by) |
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ISBN: 1847176887 ISBN-13: 9781847176882 Publisher: O'Brien Press OUR PRICE: $12.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Ireland - History | Modern - 20th Century - History | Europe - Renaissance |
| LCCN: 2016429724 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5" W x 7.6" (0.25 lbs) 112 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Ireland |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A short, accessible and entertaining history from one of Ireland's best-loved writers, now updated to bring our country's story right up to date. It deals with prehistory, the Celts, Christianity, the Vikings, the Normans. The various conquests and rebellions are covered, including Cromwell, Wolfe Tone, the 1916 Rising. Linking past to present, it brings history up to date, providing an interesting account of both North and South through the 20th century, clarifying the development and intricacies of the Northern 'troubles' and the many attempts to resolve them. Understanding and sympathetic, this little book gives a clear and stimulating grasp of Ireland, past and present. |