Irish History: People, places and events that built Ireland (Collins Little Books)

Irish History: People, places and events that built Ireland (Collins Little Books)

by Neil Hegarty
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 06/02/2020

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From mesolithic Ireland to the peace process, this little book covers all of the main historical and cultural events, places and figures in Irish history. A must for all lovers of Ireland and the Irish.


An excellent, concise guide to how Ireland has come to be what it is today.


Some key events, people, topics and places include:



  • Monastic Ireland, Vikings and Normans

  • The Irish language, the Book of Kells

  • Patrick, Colm Cille, Brian Boru, Granuaile (Grace O’Malley)

  • Colonial Ireland, Emigration

  • Rebellion, Famine and Partition

  • The Troubles, Good Friday Agreement and Brexit


A helpful index is found at the back of the book.


Beautifully produced, Collins Little Book of Irish History is a treasure in itself and makes a perfect gift for any Ireland enthusiast.

ISBN:
9780008379193
9780008379193
Category:
British & Irish history
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
06-02-2020
Language:
English
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
Neil Hegarty

Neil Hegarty was born in Derry and studied English at Trinity College Dublin. He is the author of the official biography of David Frost and of the acclaimed novel Inch Levels (Head of Zeus 2016), which will be published by Gallimard in France in 2019.

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