Irish History For Dummies
Irish History For Dummies by Mike Cronin, published by John Wiley & Sons on July 12, 2011, is a comprehensive guide that explores the complex and turbulent history of Ireland. Spanning 448 pages, this edition presents a detailed overview of significant historical events, from the arrival of Norman invaders to the struggle for independence and the rise and fall of the Celtic tiger economy. The book offers insights into key figures and moments that have shaped Ireland, all delivered in the approachable and informal style characteristic of the For Dummies series.
Readers will find a structured timeline of Irish history, highlighting both major milestones and lesser-known facts. The book includes discussions on pivotal events such as the establishment of the Irish Free State and the Troubles, as well as notable artifacts and places of interest. With features like Ten Major Documents and Ten Things the Irish Have Given the World, this guide serves as an informative resource for anyone interested in understanding Ireland’s rich historical landscape and cultural contributions.
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From Norman invaders, religious wars—and the struggle for independence—the fascinating, turbulent history of a tortured nation and its gifted people
When Shakespeare referred to England as a “jewel set in a silver sea,” he could just as well have been speaking of Ireland. Not only has its luminous green landscape been the backdrop for bloody Catholic/Protestant conflict and a devastating famine, Ireland’s great voices—like Joyce and Yeats—are now indelibly part of world literature. In Irish History For Dummies, readers will not only get a bird’s-eye view of key historical events (Ten Turning Points) but, also, a detailed, chapter-by-chapter timeline of Irish history beginning with the first Stone Age farmers to the recent rise and fall of the Celtic tiger economy.
In the informal, friendly For Dummies style, the book details historic highs like building an Irish Free State in the 1920s—and devastating lows (including the Troubles in the ’60s and ’70s), as well as key figures (like MP Charles Parnell and President Eamon de Valera) central to the cause of Irish nationalism. The book also details historic artifacts, offbeat places, and little-known facts key to the life of Ireland past and present.
- Includes Ten Major Documents—including the Confession of St. Patrick, The Book of Kells, the Proclamation of the Irish Republic, and Ulysses
- Lists Ten Things the Irish Have Given the World—including Irish coffee, U.S. Presidents, the submarine, shorthand writing, and the hypodermic syringe
- Details Ten Great Irish Places to Visit—including Cobh, Irish National Stud and Museum, Giants Causeway, and Derry
- Includes an online cheat sheet that gives readers a robust and expanded quick reference guide to relevant dates and historical figures
- Includes a Who’s Who in Irish History section on dummies.com
With a light-hearted touch, this informative guide sheds light on how this ancient land has survived wars, invasions, uprisings, and emigration to forge a unique nation, renowned the world over for its superb literature, music, and indomitable spirit.
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