A Short History of Ireland, 1500-2000 by John Gibney
“A Short History of Ireland stands out for its brevity, but also for its accessibility. . . . A solid introduction not only to the key events and themes of Irish history, but also to the processes of that history, too.”—Seán Hewitt, Irish TimesA concise history of Ireland from the Protestant Reformation to the present day – newly revised and expanded
In this compact and accessible account, John Gibney traces five centuries of Irish history. He explores major events and key themes, including the Cromwellian conquest, the Great Famine, and the struggle for independence. Wide-ranging and brisk, engaging and informative, this is essential reading for anyone interested in Ireland’s complex past.
John Gibney completed his doctorate at Trinity College Dublin. He is the author of a number of books including The Shadow of a Year: The 1641 Rebellion in Irish History and Memory.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780300279597 |
| ISBN 10 | 0300279590 |
| Title | A Short History of Ireland, 1500-2000 |
| Author | John Gibney |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Yale University Press |
| Year published | 2025-05-05 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
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