A Short History of Ireland, 1500-2000
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A brisk, concise and readable overview of Irish history from the Protestant Reformation to the dawn of the 21st century. Five centuries of Irish history are explored in this informative and accessible volume. John Gibney proceeds from the beginning of Ireland’s modern period and continues through to virtually the present day, offering an integrated overview of the island nation’s cultural, political and socioeconomic history.
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"A Short History of Ireland 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.
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| Weight | 501 g |
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| Dimensions | 19.7 × 12.7 cm |
| Book_author | Gibney, John |
| Publisher | YALE UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Imprint | Yale University Press |
| Cover | Paperback |
| Pages | 304 |
| Language | English |
| Edition | New edition |
| Dewey | 941.5 (edition:23) |
| Readership | College – higher education / Code: F |