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A Brief History of Ireland
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This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in understanding the rich tapestry of Ireland’s past, from ancient times to modern days, in a concise and engaging format. It provides insights into Ireland's cultural, political, and social evolution, making it perfect for history enthusiasts and those curious about Irish heritage and identity.
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See moreThe perfect introduction to Irish history within the excellent and highly regarded Brief History series.
The perfect introduction to Irish history within the excellent and highly regarded Brief History series.
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From the dawn of history to the decline of the Celtic Tiger, Ireland has been shaped over the centuries by many influences: geography, war, and the fight for liberty. A Brief History of Ireland is the perfect introduction to this exceptional place, its people, and its culture.
Ireland has been home to successive groups of settlers — Celts, Vikings, Normans, Anglo-Scots, and Huguenots. It has imported huge ideas, none bigger than Christianity, which it then re-exported to Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire. In the Tudor era, it became the first colony of the developing English Empire. Its fraught and sometimes brutal relationship with England has dominated its modern history.
Killeen argues that religion was decisive in all this: Ireland remained substantially Catholic, setting it at odds with the larger island culturally, religiously, and politically. Yet, its own culture and identity have remained strong, most obviously in literature, showcasing a magnificent tradition of writing from the Book of Kells to the modern masters: Joyce, Yeats, Beckett, and Heaney.
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A Brief History of Ireland by Richard Killeen is praised as an excellent introduction to Irish history, offering concise and engaging insights that appeal to both newcomers and those with existing knowledge of the topic.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781849014397
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 19 January 2012
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Robinson
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Richard Killeen is a historian and the editorial director of an Irish publishing company. He has written a number of books on Ireland's past including: A Short History of the 1916 Rising and The Concise History of Modern Ireland.
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