[PDF] A Pocket History Of Ireland eBook

Author : Joseph McCullough
Publisher : Gill Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,8 MB
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 9780717147298

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From prehistoric times to the present day this comprehensive history presents the story of Ireland in bite-size chunks. With illustrations throughout this is an attractive and practical guide to Ireland's colorful history.

Author : Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin
Publisher : O'Brien Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 44,29 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Music
ISBN :

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From the mythological harp of the Dagda to Riverdance, this concise history of Irish traditional music and dance explores a rich spectrum of historical sources and folklore. It uncovers the contribution of the Normans to Irish dancing, the rote of the music maker in Penal Ireland, and the popularity of dance tunes and set dancing from the end of the eighteenth century to the present. It also follows the music of the Irish diaspora from the music halls of vaudeville to the musical tapestry of Irish America today.

Author : Breandán Ó hEithir
Publisher : O'Brien Press
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 14,89 MB
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN :

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A short and entertaining history from earliest times to the present by one of Ireland's best-loved writers. It deals with prehistory, the Celts, Christianity, the Vikings, the Normans. The various conquests and rebellions are covered, including Cromwell, Wolfe Tone, the 1916 Rising. One of the main features is that it brings history up to date, providing an interesting account of both North and South over the past eighty years, clarifying the development and intricacies of the Northern 'troubles' and the many attempts to resolve them. Understanding and sympathetic, this little book gives a clear and stimulating grasp of Ireland, past and present.

Author : Brian Barton
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,36 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Ulster (Northern Ireland and Ireland)
ISBN : 9780862786298

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Brian Barton unravels the complicated origins and the subsequent course of Northern Irish history in this straightforward and accessible text. The study begins with the roots of the social divide and takes the reader through to the 1994 ceasefire.

Author : Alan Titley
Publisher :
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 46,68 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Art
ISBN :

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A lively journey through ancient and modern Irish culture, this book explores the elements that have shaped the music, language, and arts of the Emerald Isle. From the rich native tradition in pre-Christian times to the changes wrought by the arrival of Christianity in the fifth century, from the Golden Age of art and literature to the 19th-century Celtic revival, the rich history of Ireland is abundant in its cultural heritage. Also discussed is the place of Irish writing in the English language and a look at the international popularity of modernized traditional dances, as expressed by the Riverdance craze.

Author : Tara Gallagher
Publisher :
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 28,4 MB
Release : 2015
Category : History
ISBN : 9780717169306

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This compact yet detailed book explores the 1916 Rising in Ireland, from the historical context, to a day-by-day account of the events, to biographies of the leading figures.

Author : Joseph Coohill
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 31,40 MB
Release : 2024-08-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0861543696

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From the first prehistoric inhabitants of the island to the Windsor Framework for Northern Ireland, this uniquely concise account of Ireland and its people reveals how modern Irish society is the product of a rich, multivalent history. Combining factual information with a critical approach, Coohill covers all the key events, including the Great Famine, Home Rule, the Good Friday Agreement and Brexit. Newly revised and updated, this highly accessible and balanced account will continue to provide a valuable resource to all those wishing to acquaint themselves further with the complex history of Ireland and Irish people.

Author : John Gibney
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 21,52 MB
Release : 2018-01-09
Category : History
ISBN : 0300231474

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A brisk, concise, and readable overview of Irish history from the Protestant Reformation to the dawn of the twenty-first century. Five centuries of Irish history are explored in this informative and accessible volume. Beginning with Ireland’s modern period at the dawn of the sixteenth century, John Gibney continues through to virtually the present day, offering an integrated overview of the island nation’s cultural, political, and socioeconomic evolution. This succinct, scholarly study covers important historical events, including the Cromwellian conquest and settlement, the Great Famine, and the struggle for Irish independence. Along the way, it explores major themes such as Ireland’s often contentious relationship with Britain, the impact of the Protestant Reformation, the ongoing religious tensions it inspired, and the global reach of the Irish diaspora. This unique, wide-ranging work assimilates the most recent scholarship on a wide range of historical controversies, making it an essential addition to the library of any student of Irish studies.