Author

Publication

2006 - Wiley, Chichester, England

Language

English

Word Count

102,500 words, Guess

Page Count

410 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2006273260
  • Goodreads327535
  • LibraryThing396000

Classifications

  • DDC941.5
  • LCCDA911 .C764 2006

Description

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

Subjects

Series Statement

  • --For dummies

Other Editions

  • Irish history for dummiesWiley2006-01-01

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