A Brief History of Ireland - (Brief History (Running Press)) by Richard Killeen (Paperback)

Name: A Brief History of Ireland - (Brief History (Running Press)) by Richard Killeen (Paperback)
Brand: Running Press Adult
SKU: 1006602049
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The perfect introduction to the Irish story-a story wrapped in mythology and legend.
About the Author: Richard Killeen is a historian and the editorial director of an Irish publishing company.
448 Pages
History, Europe
Series Name: Brief History (Running Press)

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The perfect introduction to the Irish story-a story wrapped in mythology and legend.

Since its very origins, Ireland has become the home for a successive series of invaders-the Celts, Christians, Vikings, and Normans. And despite deprivation, desperation, and suppression, Ireland has developed an unwavering sense of purpose and place.

In this lucid and fascinating introduction to the island's story, Richard Killeen separates the history from the myths. Ranging from Ireland's pre-Gaelic origins to the present day, it emphasizes the island's uniqueness as well as it close ties to English and European culture. The tangled and often violent relationship between Ireland and the English crown is a key part of the story, as are nationalism, religious allegiances, and the island's internal conflicts.

Killeen locates Ireland in a European and Atlantic world and explores the nation's remarkable contribution internationally: through its literature, its diaspora, and its genius for popular politics.

About the Author

Richard Killeen is a historian and the editorial director of an Irish publishing company. He has written a number of books on Ireland's past including A Short History of the 1916 Rising and The Concise History of Modern Ireland.

Dimensions (Overall): 7.7 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)

Weight: .6 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 448

Genre: History

Sub-Genre: Europe

Series Title: Brief History (Running Press)

Publisher: Running Press Adult

Theme: Ireland

Format: Paperback

Author: Richard Killeen

Language: English

Street Date: January 24, 2012

TCIN: 1006602049

UPC: 9780762439904

Item Number (DPCI): 247-17-1586

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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