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Ireland - (Short Histories) by Joseph Coohill (Paperback)

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  • A new edition of Joseph Coohill's bestselling history of Ireland From the first prehistoric inhabitants of the island to the Windsor Framework for Northern Ireland, this uniquely concise account of Ireland and its people reveals how modern Irish society is the product of a rich, multivalent history.
  • About the Author: Joseph Coohill earned his doctorate in Modern History from Oxford.
  • 256 Pages
  • History, Europe
  • Series Name: Short Histories

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A new edition of Joseph Coohill's bestselling history of Ireland

From the first prehistoric inhabitants of the island to the Windsor Framework for Northern Ireland, this uniquely concise account of Ireland and its people reveals how modern Irish society is the product of a rich, multivalent history.

Combining factual information with a critical approach, Coohill covers all the key events, including the Great Famine, Home Rule, the Good Friday Agreement and Brexit. Newly revised and updated, this highly accessible and balanced account will continue to provide a valuable resource to all those wishing to acquaint themselves further with the complex history of Ireland and Irish people.



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'A comprehensive, even-handed, and elegantly concise introduction to Ireland's past.' Mary M. Burke, Professor of English, University of Connecticut

'With this new edition of his Ireland: A Short History, Joseph Coohill performs an incredible service--he provides a narrative history of Ireland from prehistory through the early twenty-first century that is accessible without being reduced to caricature. It offers general readers an excellent introduction to Irish history. It should earn a place of honor on the shelves of those who love Ireland and want to know more about its rich past. ' Dr Tim McMahon, Marquette University

'A brisk and clear introduction to Irish history.'--Cormac Ó Gráda, Professor Emeritus of Economics, University College Dublin

'Fair to both the Nationalist and Unionist tradition.'--Jeremy Black, Emeritus Professor of History, University of Exeter

'Hands down the best textbook on the market.'--Patrick McDevitt, Associate Professor of History, University of Buffalo



About the Author



Joseph Coohill earned his doctorate in Modern History from Oxford. He specialises in the history of nineteenth-century Britain and Ireland, areas in which he has taught and published widely.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.7 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: .25 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 256
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Europe
Series Title: Short Histories
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Theme: Ireland
Format: Paperback
Author: Joseph Coohill
Language: English
Street Date: September 10, 2024
TCIN: 91161030
UPC: 9780861543687
Item Number (DPCI): 247-36-1730
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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