A Short History of IrelandThis is an updated edition of John O'Beirne Ranelagh's short history of Ireland, covering the full sweep of Irish history from the earliest times up to President Clinton's second visit to Ireland in 1998, in the wake of the Omagh bomb and the surrounding peace initiatives. Throughout, the author's aim is to cast light on the people and the events which have contributed to present-day Irish society, in both North and South.' clear and objective and free from recrimination A useful contribution to Irish history--both readable and reliable.'Albion |
Contents
Prehistory and legends | 1 |
Invaders | 22 |
From the Tudors to Cromwell | 43 |
Penal times | 66 |
Union and emancipation | 87 |
Famine and Fenians | 110 |
Home rule? | 129 |
Dissent | 152 |
The fight for freedom | 182 |
Southern Ireland | 210 |
Northern Ireland | 257 |
Peace? | 287 |
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Common terms and phrases
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