John Gibney

A Short History of Ireland, 1500-2000 stands out for its brevity, but also for its accessibility. . . . A solid introduction not only to the key events and themes of Irish history, but also to the processes of that history, too." —Seán Hewitt, Irish Times A concise history of Ireland from the Protestant Reformation to the present day –...

A brisk, concise, and readable overview of Irish history from the Protestant Reformation to the dawn of the twenty-first century Five centuries of Irish history are explored in this informative and accessible volume. A Short History of Ireland, 1500-2000 by John Gibney proceeds from the beginning of Ireland's modern period and continues through to virtually the present day, offering an...