In Search of Ireland's Heroes by Carmel Mccaffrey
A history of Ireland from the twelfth century to the present, following on the author's highly successful In Search of Ancient Ireland. In addition to plumbing the historical record, Ms. McCaffrey discusses the leading Irish families and their social roles, and the great castles and homes that dot the Irish countryside. The history comes alive for the present-day reader. Illustrated.
Written with verve and passion..In Search of Ireland's Heroes is a welcome challenge to conservative interpretations of Ireland's history. -- Kerby Miller, University of Missouri
There've been plenty of books on Irish history but none quite so vivid and accessible asIn Search of Ireland's Heroes... [which stands] solidly both as a companion volume and as an innovative history by itself. * California Bookwatch *
"McCaffrey has succeeded in compiling a history of Ireland which is completely accessible without losing credibility." * Irish Emigrant *
The hero stories engage, the scene-setting shines as both scholarly and readable, and the character descriptions run deep....Magnificent collection. -- Michael Phelps * Examiner *
There've been plenty of books on Irish history but none quite so vivid and accessible asIn Search of Ireland's Heroes... [which stands] solidly both as a companion volume and as an innovative history by itself. * California Bookwatch *
"McCaffrey has succeeded in compiling a history of Ireland which is completely accessible without losing credibility." * Irish Emigrant *
The hero stories engage, the scene-setting shines as both scholarly and readable, and the character descriptions run deep....Magnificent collection. -- Michael Phelps * Examiner *
Carmel McCaffrey is a native of Dublin and lectures on Irish history, literature, culture, and language at Johns Hopkins University and at the Smithsonian Institution. She is a Gaelic speaker and frequently travels to Ireland. Her earlier book, In Search of Ancient Ireland, written with Leo Eaton, was a companion to the PBS series. She lives in Mount Airy, Maryland.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781566637565 |
| ISBN 10 | 1566637562 |
| Title | In Search of Ireland's Heroes |
| Author | Carmel Mccaffrey |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Ivan R Dee, Inc |
| Year published | 2007-09-19 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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