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A Short History of Ireland, 1500-2000

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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... Read More
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"In this compact and accessible account, John Gibney traces five centuries of Irish history. He explores major events and key themes, including the Cromwellian conquest, the Great Famine, and the struggle for independence. Wide-ranging and brisk, engaging and informative, this is essential reading for anyone interested in Ireland's complex past"--

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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 – newly revised and expanded

In this compact and accessible account, John Gibney traces five centuries of Irish history. He explores major events and key themes, including the Cromwellian conquest, the Great Famine, and the struggle for independence. Wide-ranging and brisk, engaging and informative, this is essential reading for anyone interested in Ireland's complex past.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300279597

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Edition: New edition

Illustration: 1 map

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 304

About the Author

John Gibney completed his doctorate at Trinity College Dublin. He is the author of a number of books including The Shadow of a Year: The 1641 Rebellion in Irish History and Memory.

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