The Oxford History of Ireland [Illustrated] [Paperback]

R.F. Foster (Editor)

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Paperback: 359 pages
Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks; 2nd Revised edition edition (18 Jun 1992)
Language English
ISBN-10: 019285271X
ISBN-13: 978-0192852717
Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 14.5 x 2.5 cm
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 961,831 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Wide-ranging and challenging, this balanced account of Irish history traces over 2000 years of turbulent change from the earliest prehistoric communities and Christian settlements to the present day. Religious confrontation and the emergence of the political issues at the root of the current "Troubles" are among the topics raised, while there is also a special section devoted to the island's language and literature.

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23 of 26 people found the following review helpful

Great information, terrible read 8 July 2002

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This book has loads of great information. The problem is that it's scattered all over and an extremely difficult read. The readibility level is very low.
If you are patient and have a lot of time, this book's for you. If neither applies, look for The Course of Irish History, by Moody and Martin. It has loads of great info AND is a great read.
I gave it three stars simply for the information it contains. My personal rating is one star.

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A Book from one of Ireland's Premier Historians 17 April 2001

By Joe Coohill - Published on Amazon.com

This is an excellent introduction to Irish history, its complexities, and some up-to-date thinking about how Irish history has been interpreted. It provides general readers with a good survey, based on Foster's magisterial _Modern Ireland_ (1986). The illustrations are well-chosen, and well-presented. An excellent choice for someone who wants to know about Irish history but also wants a book with some sophistication and 'bite' to it.

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