| Edition |
First U.S. edition. |
| Description |
380 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 25 cm |
| Note |
"...published to accompany the television series entitled Story of Ireland first broadcast on BBCNI and RTE in 2011"--Verso of t.p. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 353-367) and index. |
| Contents |
Gods and warriors -- The long conquest -- Faith and fatherland -- The great change -- Two Irelands -- Afterword -- Timeline of events. |
| Summary |
A intriguing new take on Irish history, exploring the ways in which outside influences have shaped Ireland from 433 B.C. to the modern day. Author Neil Hegarty gives readers a fresh perspective on Irish history in this comprehensive and engaging book that places Ireland in an international context. Hegarty offers a new look at Irish history, challenging the accepted stories and long-held myths associated with Ireland. This book transports readers to the Ireland of the past, and, through events such as the Europe's 16th century religious wars, the French and American revolutions, and Ireland's policy of neutrality during World War II, examines how world events have shaped the country from 8000 BC to the present. Spanning Irish history from the first settlement to the current financial crisis, this book is sure to fascinate anyone who is interested in Ireland and its past. |
| Subject |
Ireland -- History.
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Ireland -- Civilization.
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| Added Title |
Story of Ireland (Television program)
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| ISBN |
9781250002891 hardback |
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1250002893 |
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