A Short History of Ireland, 1500-2000
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A Short History of Ireland, 1500-2000
"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"--
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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