From the first prehistoric inhabitants of the island to the St Andrews Agreement and decommissioning of IRA weapons, this uniquely concise account of Ireland and its people reveals how differing interpretations of history, ancient and modern, have influenced modern Irish society. Combining factual information with a critical approach, Coohill covers all the key events, including the Great Famine, Home Rule, and the Good Friday Agreement. Updated with two new chapters expanding the discussion of pre-modern Ireland, as well ...
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From the first prehistoric inhabitants of the island to the St Andrews Agreement and decommissioning of IRA weapons, this uniquely concise account of Ireland and its people reveals how differing interpretations of history, ancient and modern, have influenced modern Irish society. Combining factual information with a critical approach, Coohill covers all the key events, including the Great Famine, Home Rule, and the Good Friday Agreement. Updated with two new chapters expanding the discussion of pre-modern Ireland, as well as developments in the 21st century, this highly accessible and balanced account will continue to provide a valuable resource to all those wishing to acquaint themselves further with the complex identity of the Irish people.
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Very informative about Irish history. Examines a wide range of issues regarding the country. Not difficult to read.
AlbuquerqueStew
Aug 20, 2009
Useful but....
This is the first book on Irish history I read in preparing for a trip to Ireland. It covers the period to 1800 very briefly. Recent history is covered through some time in 2007. Positives: well organized; covers important themes (organized by chapter); section at the end of each chapter summarizes alternative historical interpretations and explanations of the period in that chapter. Negatives: rather dry prose style; terse coverage before 1800 does not give the reader the background to understand some of the prevailing attitudes. For the period from the Neolithic to the coming of the English, an excellent summary is In Search of Ancient Ireland, by a documentary film maker who made a film with the same name.
