New edition of this short and entertaining history from earliest times to the present by one of Ireland's best-loved writers. 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. One of the main features is that it brings history up to date, providing an interesting account of both North and South over the past eighty years, 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
Authors
Breandan HEithir
Additional Info
- Publisher: O'Brien Press
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9780862789589
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