The People Of Ireland
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
From the ancient Celtic tribes who carved their myths into the landscape to the modern communities shaped by centuries of conquest, famine, and diaspora, The People of Ireland presents a sweeping and authoritative portrait of one of the world's most culturally rich and historically complex nations. Edited by Patrick Loughrey and produced in association with the BBC, this landmark volume chronicles the full arc of Irish civilization — its peoples, their origins, their conflicts, and their enduring identity — drawing on the expertise of leading historians, archaeologists, and cultural scholars to construct a vivid and multifaceted narrative. Rooted in rigorous scholarship yet written with rare accessibility, the work illustrates how the forces of religion, politics, migration, and language have shaped the Irish character across millennia, from prehistoric settlers to the turbulent divisions of the twentieth century. Each contributor brings a distinct lens to the subject, resulting in a tapestry of perspectives that is far richer than any single-authored history could achieve. Whether you are tracing your own Irish roots or seeking to understand the island's enduring hold on the world's imagination, this volume will leave you with far more questions — and revelations — than you anticipated.
Author: Patrick Loughrey
Format: Hardback
Published: 1988, Appletree Press.
Genre: History
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
From the ancient Celtic tribes who carved their myths into the landscape to the modern communities shaped by centuries of conquest, famine, and diaspora, The People of Ireland presents a sweeping and authoritative portrait of one of the world's most culturally rich and historically complex nations. Edited by Patrick Loughrey and produced in association with the BBC, this landmark volume chronicles the full arc of Irish civilization — its peoples, their origins, their conflicts, and their enduring identity — drawing on the expertise of leading historians, archaeologists, and cultural scholars to construct a vivid and multifaceted narrative. Rooted in rigorous scholarship yet written with rare accessibility, the work illustrates how the forces of religion, politics, migration, and language have shaped the Irish character across millennia, from prehistoric settlers to the turbulent divisions of the twentieth century. Each contributor brings a distinct lens to the subject, resulting in a tapestry of perspectives that is far richer than any single-authored history could achieve. Whether you are tracing your own Irish roots or seeking to understand the island's enduring hold on the world's imagination, this volume will leave you with far more questions — and revelations — than you anticipated.