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David McCullagh – From Crown to Harp

David McCullagh From Crown to Harp review, recensie en informatie geschiedenisboek over hoe het Anglo-Ierse verdrag tussen 1920 en 1949 ongedaan werd gemaakt. Op 16 december 2025 verschijnt bij Gill Books het boek van de David McCullagh de uit Ierland afkomstige journalist. Er is geen Nederlandse vertaling van het boek verkrijgbaar.

David McCullagh From Crown to Harp review en recensie

Als er in de media een boekbespreking, recensie of review verschijnt van From Crown to Harp, How the Anglo-Irish treaty was undone 1920-1949, geschreven door David McCullagh, dan besteden we er op deze pagina aandacht aan.

David McCullagh From Crown to Harp

From Crown to Harp

How the Anglo-Irish treaty was undone 1920-1949

  • Auteur: David McCullagh (Ierland)
  • Soort boek: Ierse geschiedenis
  • Taal: Engels
  • Uitgever: Gill Books
  • Verschijnt: 16 december 2025
  • Omvang: 528 pagina’s
  • Uitgave: gebonden boek
  • Prijs: € 26,99
  • Boek bestellen bij: Amazon / Bol / Libris

Flaptekst van het boek van David McCullagh

The crown was the symbol of British power in Ireland, and in December 1921 opponents of the Anglo-Irish Treaty claimed that its terms tied Ireland to the Crown forever. The new Irish Free State would be within the British Commonwealth, with limited sovereignty. And some believed it would stay that way if the Treaty was accepted.

And yet, within 16 years, Ireland had become a republic. A dozen years after that, it acquired the name as well and removed any ambiguity about its constitutional status by formally leaving the Commonwealth. And all without the firing of a shot.

This peaceful revolution had been achieved by a succession of governments of different parties and a cast of characters that included a monarch prepared to surrender his throne for love; a British prime minister who made Irish neutrality possible and another who did his best to bully or bribe Ireland into World War II. What had seemed impossible in 1921 had been achieved through relentless pressure, considerable skill and no small amount of luck. This is the story of how it happened.

David McCullagh was born on 1 December 1967. He is a journalist, author and presenter with RTÉ, where he has presented the Six One News since 2020. He previously presented current affairs television programme Prime Time and was political correspondent with RTÉ News. He is the author of a biography of John A. Costello and a two-volume biography of Éamon de Valera.

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Kieran McCarthy – A-Z of Cork

Kieran McCarthy A-Z of Cork review, recensie en informatie boek over de tweede stad van Ierland. Op 15 juni 2025 verschijnt bij Amberley Publishing A-Z of Cork, Places, People and History. Het boek is geschreven door de uit Cork afkomstige auteur Kieran McCarthy.

Kieran McCarthy A-Z of Cork review en recensie

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Kieran McCarthy A-Z of Cork

A-Z of Cork

Places – People – History

  • Auteur: Kieran McCarthy (Ierland)
  • Soort boek: boek over de stad Cork
  • Taal: Engels
  • Uitgever: Amberley Publishing
  • Verschijnt: 15 juni 2025
  • Uitgave: paperback / ebook
  • Omvang: 96 pagina’s
  • Prijs: £ 15,99
  • Boek bestellen bij: Amazon / Libris

Flaptekst van het boek over Cork de stad in Ierland

Explore the historic city of Cork in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.

Cork is often described as Ireland’s southern capital. The city’s history goes back to a monastic then Viking settlement in the early medieval period to become Ireland’s second largest city. During the War of Independence in the early twentieth century the city was often at the forefront of fighting, the city centre being burnt down by British forces, and was again the focus of fighting during the ensuing Irish Civil War. The city has always been open to the world, as an Atlantic port, and today the city is a vibrant cultural, industrial and economic centre for south-west Ireland, where the past is in evidence while the city looks forward. Corkonians draw on rich heritage through the city’s history, from sports, maritime traditions, commerce and education to festivals, literature, art, music and the rich Cork accent.

A–Z of Cork reveals the history behind Cork, its streets and buildings, businesses and the people connected with the city. Alongside the famous historical connections are unusual characters, tucked-away places and unique events that are less well-known. Fully illustrated throughout, this book will appeal to all those with an interest in this historic city.

For over twenty years, Kieran McCarthy has actively promoted Cork’s heritage with its various communities and people. He has led and continues to lead successful heritage initiatives through his community talks, City and County school heritage programmes, walking tours, newspaper articles, books and his work through his heritage consultancy business. For the past 16 years, Kieran has written a local heritage column in the Cork Independent on the history, geography and its intersection of modern day life in communities in Cork City and County. He is the author of fourteen books local history books. In June 2009 and May 2014, Kieran was elected as a local government councillor (Independent) to Cork City Council.

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