A Short History of Ireland
1500 – 2000
- Auteur: John Gibney (Ierland)
- Soort boek: Ierse geschiedenis
- Taal: Engels
- Uitgever: Yale University Press
- Verschijnt: 24 juni 2025
- Omvang: 304 pagina’s
- Uitgave: paperback / ebook
- Prijs: $ 20,00
- Boek bestellen bij: Amazon / Bol / Libris
John Gibney A Short History of Ireland review en recensie
- “A Short History of Ireland stands out for its brevity, but also for its accessibility. (…) A solid introduction not only to the key events and themes of Irish history, but also to the processes of that history, too.” (Seán Hewitt, Irish Times)
- “This admirable, succinct account of developments in Irish society from the sixteenth century to the present identifies several unresolved historiographical issues, and offers an especially judicious discussion of controversies concerning the 18th and 19th centuries.” (Nicholas Canny, National University of Ireland)
Flaptekst van het boek over de geschiedenis van Ierland
A brisk, concise, and readable overview of Irish history from the Protestant Reformation to the dawn of the twenty-first century.
Five centuries of Irish history are explored in this informative and accessible volume. Beginning with Ireland’s modern period at the dawn of the sixteenth century, John Gibney continues through to virtually the present day, offering an integrated overview of the island nation’s cultural, political, and socioeconomic evolution.
This succinct, scholarly study covers important historical events, including the Cromwellian conquest and settlement, the Great Famine, and the struggle for Irish independence. Along the way, it explores major themes such as Ireland’s often contentious relationship with Britain, the impact of the Protestant Reformation, the ongoing religious tensions it inspired, and the global reach of the Irish diaspora. This unique, wide-ranging work assimilates the most recent scholarship on a wide range of historical controversies, making it an essential addition to the library of any student of Irish studies.
John Gibney completed his doctorate at Trinity College Dublin. He is the author of a number of books including The Shadow of a Year: The 1641 Rebellion in Irish History and Memory.