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Author: Joseph McCullough Publisher: Gill Books ISBN: 9780717147298 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 256
Book Description
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: Joseph McCullough Publisher: Gill Books ISBN: 9780717147298 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 256
Book Description
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: Tara Gallagher Publisher: ISBN: 9780717169306 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 256
Book Description
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: Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin Publisher: O'Brien Press ISBN: Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 168
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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: Alan Titley Publisher: ISBN: Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 124
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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: Brendan O'Brien Publisher: ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 164
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An accessible, clearly-written account of the IRA from its beginnings to today. It covers the origins and history of the organisation, its aims, the political and military thinking which has driven its activities, and the major personalities who have shaped the direction of the movement down through the years. The relationship with the Irish and British governments is examined, as well as the effects of the major bombing campaigns and the 1981 hunger strikes. It also explains the radical shift in thinking which led to the IRA seeking a political way towards the goal of Irish unity rather than pursuing the entrenched 'Brits Out' policy at the point of a gun. The background to the IRA ceasefire, and the many factors which contributed to its ending are looked at, as well as the prospects for a lasting peace in one of the world's most troubled arenas. This is intended as an easy-to-read overview of the IRA and the Northern situation, accessible to both the tourist and the interested general reader.
Author: Breandán Ó hEithir Publisher: O'Brien Press ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 116
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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: John Gibney Publisher: Yale University Press ISBN: 0300231474 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 374
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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.
Author: Jay P. Dolan Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: 1608190102 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 355
Book Description
Follows the Irish from their first arrival in the American colonies through the bleak days of the potato famine, the decades of ethnic prejudice and nativist discrimination, the rise of Irish political power, and on to the historic moment when John F. Kennedy was elected to the highest office in the land.
Author: Joseph McCullough
Author: Joseph McCullough
Author: Tara Gallagher
Author: Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin
Author: Gill Books
Author: Alan Titley
Author: Brendan O'Brien
Author: Breandán Ó hEithir
Author: John Gibney
Author: Brian Mitchell
Author: Jay P. Dolan