A Concise History Of Ireland
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:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
From the ancient Celtic kingdoms to the turbulent struggles of the modern era, A Concise History of Ireland presents a sweeping and authoritative narrative of one of Europe's most storied nations. Maire and Conor Cruise O'Brien chronicle Ireland's complex past — its cycles of invasion, colonisation, rebellion, and cultural renaissance — with clarity and precision, weaving together political, social, and cultural threads into a single, compelling account that spans millennia. The O'Briens bring formidable intellectual credentials to this panoramic survey, illuminating the forces that shaped Irish identity: the enduring power of the Catholic Church, the devastating legacy of the Great Famine, the long shadow of British rule, and the passionate drive for independence. Written with both scholarly rigour and an accessible elegance, this volume stands as an essential introduction to Irish history — leaving the reader to ponder how a small island on the edge of Europe came to exert such an outsized influence on the world.
Author: Maire And Conor Cruise O'Brien
Format: Hardback
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
From the ancient Celtic kingdoms to the turbulent struggles of the modern era, A Concise History of Ireland presents a sweeping and authoritative narrative of one of Europe's most storied nations. Maire and Conor Cruise O'Brien chronicle Ireland's complex past — its cycles of invasion, colonisation, rebellion, and cultural renaissance — with clarity and precision, weaving together political, social, and cultural threads into a single, compelling account that spans millennia. The O'Briens bring formidable intellectual credentials to this panoramic survey, illuminating the forces that shaped Irish identity: the enduring power of the Catholic Church, the devastating legacy of the Great Famine, the long shadow of British rule, and the passionate drive for independence. Written with both scholarly rigour and an accessible elegance, this volume stands as an essential introduction to Irish history — leaving the reader to ponder how a small island on the edge of Europe came to exert such an outsized influence on the world.