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Ireland: A Short History (Oneworld Short Histories) |  | Author: Joseph Coohill
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Category: Book
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Rating:  6 reviews
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 3
Pages: 288
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Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.7
ISBN: 1851686002
Dewey Decimal Number: 941
EAN: 9781851686001
ASIN: 1851686002
Publication Date: August 25, 2008
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This third edition of Joseph Coohill's bestselling book has been fully updated to include all latest political developments. Starting with the first prehistoric inhabitants of the island, the book takes us right up to the Good Friday Agreement, and beyond, covering all the major events that have shaped the country. Clear and lucid, it will continue to provide a valuable resource to tourists, students and all those interested in Ireland's complex history.
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 An Engaging History March 14, 2001
C. Cusick (Pittsburgh, PA)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
As a teacher and writer whose work is primarily limited to literary studies, I found this text exceptionally helpful in its integration of accessible historical scholarship and incisive commentary on cultural and social contexts. Coohill successfully enables his reader to understand the complexity and instability of political and cultural identities, particularly as they reveal themselves in twentieth century Ireland. And while the expansive history has exceptional breadth, Coohill skillfully explicates the intricacy and depth of historical and cultural interpretations of critical historical moments. I recommend this text to anyone interested in learning more about the fascinating interplay between Irish culture and history.
Irish History Explained! October 10, 2000
12 out of 15 found this review helpful
Finally, I understand Irish History! A Short History of Ireland by Joseph Coohill is the most readable and understandable account of that ancient and troubled land. I didn't know that the Scandinavians were its first settlers and that the Celts didn't arrive until 500 BC. Then the Scandinavians came back again in 800, etc. Of course, there's the 800 years of British rule and all the bitterness that it has caused. This book clearly explains how the mess we call the "Famine" arose from a simple fungus and spread by the incompetence and wrongheadedness of a foreign ruling class that sacrificed human life for economic policy. Coohill shows how the event has shaped many of the current ideas and frustrations of both the Irish and their myriad descendents all over the globe. The fight for independence and the creation of North Ireland are particularly well described, as is the current situation ("The Troubles"). In addition, this book taught me how history is written and how historians change their views as they cover more information. Fascinating.
Excellent Read August 5, 2009
Thomas Obrien (Virginia)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very good book. I purchased it while doing research for a family history, trying to understand what my great-grandparents were going through when they decided to come to America. I read the section I wanted...and kept reading. Coohill does a very good job of covering the various factions and attitudes, and the feelings of the Irish at the time. Excellent book - I recommend it.
great book November 9, 2000
Johnny Fitzgerald (San Francisco CA)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
Great book. Easy to read and understand. Explains Irish history pretty good. But it's not boring because he talks about ways that people see Irish history. Taught me a lot about Ireland and Northern Ireland. Highly recommended. Good gift too (that's how I got it). - Johnny Fitz!
 History and Historians October 19, 2000
Michael Hilary (Portland, Oregon)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This book was very good. I have read a few books on Ireland and this is now one of my favorites. It is not only a good read (how could interesting history not be?!?!), but is also a good reference book to look up facts about Irish history. Particularly interesting were the sections on the various interpretations of Irish history. I didn't realize that people's different ideas about Irish history influenced their political and social opinions so much. At times, though, I thought that maybe historians are too interested in the work of each other. Each chapter has three or four pages on interpretations. This is a good thing, but, if I wasn't interested in the particular topic, I found that I wasn't interested in the interpretations either. But, overall, this is really good history, it seems to me.
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