- Hardcover: 168 pages
- Publisher: David & Charles PLC (25 Oct 1973)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0715363069
- ISBN-13: 978-0715363065
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'A Short History of Ireland' traces the successive invasions of Celts, Vikings and Normans, the Tudor and Stuart settlements and the gradual emergence of the "Irish Question" in British politics.
The failure of the union with Great Britain and the consequent partition of the island is described, and developments in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland in modern times discussed. Succinct biographies of prominent figures, photographs, descriptions of major historical sites and a list of important dates are included, making this an ideal introduction for anyone with an interest in Ireland. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Irish History compacted into one little book
9 Feb 2001
Format:Paperback
This gives an account of a readable outline on Ireland's history beginning from the first inhabitants and pre-christian era to past and today's Ireland's troubles and economy, political, social and religious norms. Contains concise biographies of important patriot figures and Irish writers as well as a chronologic timeline of important dates in Ireland's history.
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