A History of Ulster [Paperback]

Jonathan Bardon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1993 | ISBN-10: 0856404764 | ISBN-13: 978-0856404764

This is a history of Ulster, ranging from prehistoric times to the present day, spanning 9000 years of social, political and economic life. It takes readers through the earliest settlements and plantations to the turmoil of the Troubles.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'It is an essential companion for the journalist, the politician, the professional academic and teacher, the analyst and commentator, and the general reader.' Maurice Hayes, Irish Independent. 'This is a book of breathtaking range - the fullest, fairest and most professional history ever written of this disputed part of Ireland.' Marianne Elliot, Fortnight. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

JONATHAN BARDON was born in 1941 and educated at Trinity College Dublin and Queen's University. He has lived in Belfast since 1963, teaching history. His other publications include Belfast: 1000 Years (1985) , If You Ever Go To Dublin Town: A Historic Guide to the City's Street Names (1988) and Belfast: a century (1999). --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 924 pages
• Publisher: Blackstaff Press Ltd (August 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0856404764
• ISBN-13: 978-0856404764
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,333,204 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good, Balanced History, February 29, 2000

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Tadhg Mac an Bhaird (Anoka, Minnesota, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A History of Ulster (Paperback)

Though originally a bit daunted by the length of the book, it is a very fine history and covers a tremendous amount of material. Ancient Ulster and its settlement through the Elizabethan Plantation, the United Irishmen, the Great Famine, and right into the early 1990's are well researched and written in a wonderfully readable style. Mr. Bardon covers all nine counties of the province of Ulster, not just the six counties comprising Northern Ireland, giving the entire region its full due. The best single-volume history of any of the four provinces of Ireland I've ever read.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book with tremendous range, October 21, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: A History of Ulster (Paperback)

Bardon presents the history of Ulster in bite-size segments. Back in Belfast, I used to read a few subchapters a night--even skipping around between centuries and subjects, I've still learned plenty from this book. If you are really interested in Irish history/politics, get this book. But you may want the hardback edition. My 914-page paperback version hasn't reacted well to travel and frequent reference use. And the index is fantastic.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding History, March 25, 2000

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John O'Connor (Chesapeake, Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A History of Ulster (Paperback)

Although this is a work of history, Bardon has made the book very readable and highly interesting all the way through. It is a difficult and complicated subject, yet he is objective and balanced, especially in the years from 1969 through 1992. Research and attention to detail as well as some interesting maps all contribute to making this the one of the best available books on Ulster to date.