The Making of Ireland by James Lydon

The Making of Ireland by James Lydon

The Making of Ireland by James Lydon provides an accessible history of Ireland from the earliest times. James Lydon recounts, in colourful detail, the waves of settlers, missionaries and invaders which have come to Ireland since pre-history and offers a long perspective on Irish history right up to the present time. This comprehensive survey includes discussion of the arrival of St. Patrick in the fifth century and Henry II in the twelfth, as well as that of numerous soldiers, traders and craftsmen through the ages. The author explores how these settlers have shaped the political and cultural climate of Ireland today. James Lydon charts the changing racial mix of Ireland through the ages which shaped the Irish nation. The author also follows Ireland's long and troubled entanglement with England from its beginning many centuries ago. The Making of Ireland offers a complete history in one volume. Through a predominantly political narrative, James Lydon provides a coherent and readable introduction to this vital complex history.

'In this general history Professor Lydon makes use of new work and gives readers a sound survey of Ireland's long and chequered history' - Contemporary Review

'James Lydon has produced a book which will take its place as a text that can be recommended to the general reader who wants a reliable and well written introduction to the political history of Ireland over the past thousand years.' - Journal of the History Association

James Lydon, formerly Lecky Professor of Modern History, Trinity College Dublin, and Fellow Emeritus, Trinity College Dublin.

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ISBN 13	9780415013482
ISBN 10	0415013488
Title	The Making of Ireland
Author	James Lydon
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	1998-09-03
Number of pages	436
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