In Search of Ireland's Heroes: The Story of the Irish from the English Invasion to the Present Day
by Carmel McCaffrey
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Author: Carmel McCaffreyEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-10-26
ISBN: 1566637562
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: Ivan R. Dee, Publisher
Book Reviews of In Search of Ireland's Heroes: The Story of the Irish from the English Invasion to the Present Day
Book Review: Good overview, slightly slanted
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a simple overview of modern Irish history, told from the perspective of the invadee, not the invader. The book has a slight hint of this viewpoint, but does a great job of telling Irish history for the general reader without resorting to myth and legand.
Summary of In Search of Ireland's Heroes: The Story of the Irish from the English Invasion to the Present Day
In In Search of Ancient Ireland, published by Ivan R. Dee in 2002, Carmel McCaffrey traced the history, archaeology, and legends of ancient Ireland from 9000 B.C. to the Norman invasion. Now, in an engaging sequel, Ms. McCaffrey tells the story of the struggle between English and Irish aspirations in the centuries since the first English incursions into Ireland in the 12th century. This is a narrative history filled with powerful personalities and families who fought in battle and through constitutional means to free Ireland from English control.General Books
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