num_pages: 432
description: A rip-roaring ride through the history of the Emerald Isle Ireland's story is an amazingly dramatic and intense one . . . and today the influence of Irish culture can be felt around the globe. This book helps you find out why, taking you on a rollercoaster journey through the highs and lows of Ireland's past. . . including invasions, battles, executions, religious divide, uprisings, emigration and . . . Riverdance!Mike Cronin is a lecturer at the Centre for Irish Programmes, Boston College, Dublin. He has written 5 books on Irish history.DISCOVER: • When and how Ireland became Celtic• Ireland and Britain's complex relationship• The evolution of Irish culture• How Irish emigration has affected the world• Northern Ireland's rocky road to peace
language: English
title: Irish History for Dummies
titlecomplete: Irish History for Dummies
genres: Historical, History, Travel, Irish Literature, European History, Politics, Ireland, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 258
publisher: For Dummies