Irish History For Dummies

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By Mike Cronin

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by Mike Cronin provides an engaging overview of Ireland's complex past, spanning from ancient times to the modern day. The book delves into the island's cultural, political, and social evolution, highlighting significant events and figures that have shaped its history. It's an accessible guide for anyone eager to understand the development of Irish identity and its impact on the world.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a curiosity about the rich tapestry of Ireland's past, from ancient Celtic roots to modern political landscapes. This accessible and engaging resource takes you on a fascinating journey through pivotal events and notable figures that have shaped Irish history. Whether you're a history enthusiast or new to the subject, this book offers a comprehensive and enjoyable overview of Ireland's captivating heritage.

Ireland's story is amazingly dramatic and intense - and today the influence of Irish culture can be felt around the globe. This book helps explain why, taking readers on the rollercoaster journey through the highs and lows of Ireland's past including invasions, battles, executions, religious divide, uprisings and emigration.

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From Norman invaders, religious wars—and the struggle for independence—the fascinating, turbulent history of a tortured nation and its gifted people

When Shakespeare referred to England as a "jewel set in a silver sea," he could just as well have been speaking of Ireland. Not only has its luminous green landscape been the backdrop for bloody Catholic/Protestant conflict and a devastating famine, Ireland's great voices—like Joyce and Yeats—are now indelibly part of world literature. In Irish History For Dummies, readers will not only get a bird's-eye view of key historical events (Ten Turning Points) but also a detailed, chapter-by-chapter timeline of Irish history beginning with the first Stone Age farmers to the recent rise and fall of the Celtic tiger economy.

In the informal, friendly For Dummies style, the book details historic highs like building an Irish Free State in the 1920s—and devastating lows (including the Troubles in the '60s and '70s), as well as key figures (like MP Charles Parnell and President Eamon de Valera) central to the cause of Irish nationalism. The book also details historic artifacts, offbeat places, and little-known facts key to the life of Ireland past and present.

Includes Ten Major Documents—including the Confession of St. Patrick, The Book of Kells, the Proclamation of the Irish Republic, and Ulysses
Lists Ten Things the Irish Have Given the World—including Irish coffee, U.S. Presidents, the submarine, shorthand writing, and the hypodermic syringe
Details Ten Great Irish Places to Visit—including Cobh, Irish National Stud and Museum, Giants Causeway, and Derry
Includes an online cheat sheet that gives readers a robust and expanded quick reference guide to relevant dates and historical figures
Includes a Who's Who in Irish History section on dummies.com

With a light-hearted touch, this informative guide sheds light on how this ancient land has survived wars, invasions, uprisings, and emigration to forge a unique nation, renowned the world over for its superb literature, music, and indomitable spirit.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119995876

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 June 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 183.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 567g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Mike Cronin , PhD, is the Academic Director at the Centre for Irish Programmes, Boston College, Dublin. Mike has taught history to university students for close to 20 years, and he has written five books on Irish history.