Irish History For Dummies
Mike Cronin “Irish History For Dummies"
For Dummies | 2006-01-18 | ISBN: 0764570404 | 432 pages | PDF | 3,3 Mb
For Dummies | 2006-01-18 | ISBN: 0764570404 | 432 pages | PDF | 3,3 Mb
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
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