The Irish People: An Illustrated History
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
From the ancient Celtic tribes who first carved a civilization from the emerald landscape to the turbulent centuries of rebellion, famine, and diaspora, The Irish People: An Illustrated History presents a sweeping and richly documented account of one of the world's most storied nations. Kenneth Neill chronicles the full arc of Irish history, tracing the forces — political, cultural, religious, and social — that have shaped the Irish identity across millennia, from prehistoric settlement through the struggles for independence and into the modern era. Neill's narrative is both authoritative and accessible, bringing to life the key figures, movements, and moments that define the Irish experience with clarity and passion. The illustrated format lends a vivid immediacy to the text, grounding historical events in striking visual evidence that brings the past into sharp relief. For anyone seeking to understand the resilience, complexity, and enduring spirit of the Irish people, this comprehensive history is an essential and rewarding companion.
Author: Kenneth Neill
Format: Hardback
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
From the ancient Celtic tribes who first carved a civilization from the emerald landscape to the turbulent centuries of rebellion, famine, and diaspora, The Irish People: An Illustrated History presents a sweeping and richly documented account of one of the world's most storied nations. Kenneth Neill chronicles the full arc of Irish history, tracing the forces — political, cultural, religious, and social — that have shaped the Irish identity across millennia, from prehistoric settlement through the struggles for independence and into the modern era. Neill's narrative is both authoritative and accessible, bringing to life the key figures, movements, and moments that define the Irish experience with clarity and passion. The illustrated format lends a vivid immediacy to the text, grounding historical events in striking visual evidence that brings the past into sharp relief. For anyone seeking to understand the resilience, complexity, and enduring spirit of the Irish people, this comprehensive history is an essential and rewarding companion.