Irish History For Dummies

Irish History For Dummies
Authors
Cronin, Mike
Publisher
For Dummies
Tags
history , # language: english , # isbn-13: 978-0764570407 , # paperback: 432 pages , # isbn-10: 0764570404 , 2006) , # publisher: for dummies (january 18
ISBN
9780764570407
Date
2006-01-18T00:00:00+00:00
Size
1.26 MB
Lang
en
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A rip-roaring ride through the history of the Emerald Isle Ireland's story is an amazingly dramatic and intense one . . . and today the influence of Irish culture can be felt around the globe. This book helps you find out why, taking you on a rollercoaster journey through the highs and lows of Ireland's past. . . including invasions, battles, executions, religious divide, uprisings, emigration and . . . Riverdance!

Mike Cronin is a lecturer at the Centre for Irish Programmes, Boston College, Dublin. He has written 5 books on Irish history.

DISCOVER:

• When and how Ireland became Celtic

• Ireland and Britain's complex relationship

• The evolution of Irish culture

• How Irish emigration has affected the world

• Northern Ireland's rocky road to peace