A Short History of Ireland, 1500-2000 John Gibney ebook#
Page: 304
Format: pdf / epub / kindle
ISBN: 9780300279597
Publisher: Yale University Press
Overview “A Short History of Ireland stands out for its brevity, but also for its accessibility. . . . A solid introduction not only to the key events and themes of Irish history, but also to the processes of that history, too.”—Seán Hewitt, Irish TimesA concise history of Ireland from the Protestant Reformation to the present day – newly revised and expandedIn this compact and accessible account, John Gibney traces five centuries of Irish history. He explores major events and key themes, including the Cromwellian conquest, the Great Famine, and the struggle for independence. Wide-ranging and brisk, engaging and informative, this is essential reading for anyone interested in Ireland’s complex past.