The Oxford History of Ireland: Reissue
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Editor: R. F. FosterEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2001-12-27
ISBN: 019280202X
Number of pages: 368
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
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Book Review: This should probably not be the first history of Ireland that you read...
Summary: 5 Stars
But after you've read a couple of surveys that might not've agreed with each other entirely in tone or overview, this is a great survey for making sense of the broadview disagreements between historians.
Summary of The Oxford History of Ireland: Reissue
Few countries can boast as compelling a history as Ireland. This volume captures all the varied legacies of the Emerald Isle, from the earliest prehistoric communities and the first Christian settlements, through centuries of turbulent change and creativity, right up to the present day. Written by a team of scholars--all of whom are native to Ireland--this book offers the most authoritative account of Irish history yet published for the general reader.Emphasizing the paradoxes and ambiguities of Irish history, this book presents a more realistic picture than other histories. It explores, for example, the reasons behind the intense regional variations in agriculture, prosperity, and political affiliation in so small a land, and shows why Victorian norms prevail in certain areas of twentieth-century life. It also examines more familiar themes--such as the recurrent religious strife and the shaping of new political entities--and offers a special section on the interaction between Irish history and its rich literary tradition. Wide-ranging and highly readable, this vivid view of Ireland will entertain and inform anyone interested in this fascinating and colorful island nation.
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