In Search of Ireland's Heroes - by Carmel McCaffrey (Paperback)

About the Book

The story of the struggle between English and Irish aspirations in the ages since the first English incursions into Ireland in the twelfth century, with particular emphasis on the individuals behind the events. Illustrated.

Book Synopsis

The story of the struggle between English and Irish aspirations in the ages since the first English incursions into Ireland in the twelfth century, with particular emphasis on the individuals behind the events. Illustrated.

Review Quotes

"McCaffrey has succeeded in compiling a history of Ireland which is completely accessible without losing credibility."

The hero stories engage, the scene-setting shines as both scholarly and readable, and the character descriptions run deep....Magnificent collection.

There've been plenty of books on Irish history but none quite so vivid and accessible asIn Search of Ireland's Heroes... [which stands] solidly both as a companion volume and as an innovative history by itself.

Written with verve and passion...In Search of Ireland's Heroes is a welcome challenge to conservative interpretations of Ireland's history.

About the Author

Carmel McCaffrey is a native of Dublin and lectures on Irish history, literature, culture, and language at Johns Hopkins University and at the Smithsonian Institution. She is a Gaelic speaker and frequently travels to Ireland. Her earlier book, In Search of Ancient Ireland, written with Leo Eaton, was a companion to the PBS series. She lives in Mount Airy, Maryland.