The Story of Ireland: A Narrative of Irish History From the Earliest Ages to the Present Times
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Alexander Martin Sullivan
Binding: Hardback
Published: by the author, Dublin , 1885
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
A cornerstone of 19th-century nationalist historiography, The Story of Ireland presents a sweeping narrative of Irish history from mythic origins to the failed insurrection of 1867. Sullivan chronicles the rise and fall of native dynasties, the incursions of Norse and Norman forces, and the centuries of resistance against English rule with fervent clarity and moral conviction. He argues for Ireland’s enduring cultural and political identity, illustrating key events such as the Battle of Clontarf, the Penal Laws, the Great Famine, and the rise of Daniel O’Connell as pivotal moments in the nation’s struggle for autonomy. Written with the intent to educate and inspire Irish youth, the volume combines historical rigor with impassioned advocacy, positioning itself as both a patriotic manifesto and a richly detailed chronicle. Its vivid portraits of nationalist figures and its unapologetic tone make it essential reading for collectors of Irish political literature and historical commentary.
Author: Alexander Martin Sullivan
Binding: Hardback
Published: by the author, Dublin , 1885
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
A cornerstone of 19th-century nationalist historiography, The Story of Ireland presents a sweeping narrative of Irish history from mythic origins to the failed insurrection of 1867. Sullivan chronicles the rise and fall of native dynasties, the incursions of Norse and Norman forces, and the centuries of resistance against English rule with fervent clarity and moral conviction. He argues for Ireland’s enduring cultural and political identity, illustrating key events such as the Battle of Clontarf, the Penal Laws, the Great Famine, and the rise of Daniel O’Connell as pivotal moments in the nation’s struggle for autonomy. Written with the intent to educate and inspire Irish youth, the volume combines historical rigor with impassioned advocacy, positioning itself as both a patriotic manifesto and a richly detailed chronicle. Its vivid portraits of nationalist figures and its unapologetic tone make it essential reading for collectors of Irish political literature and historical commentary.