No one will argue with the fact that Ireland is a beautiful, enchanted place. But Ireland has a history more varied, turbulent, fascinating, and terrible than any other. From the first English presence in Ireland in the twelfth century through siege, rebellion, and civil war, to Irish ascendancy, home rule, and the present-day troubles, bestselling author Paul Johnson tells, with remarkable clarity and concision, the compelling story of this most remarkable island.
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"A lively, intelligent, sometimes provocative but always stimulating account of Ireland from the twelfth century to our own...." --Sunday Telegraph
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Beginning with Modern Times (1985), Paul Johnson's books are acknowledged masterpieces of historical analysis. He is a regular columnist for Forbes and The Spectator, and his work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and many other publications.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
TOO concise,
By blowfly13 (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ireland: A History from the Twelfth Century to the Present Day (Paperback)
Too concise to really offer much illumination. Very brief on the various Irish heroes (Parnell, O'Connell, etc.). In the face of centuries of British destruction in Ireland, the author is somehow anti-Irish. Not worth time or money.
7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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A strong anti-Irish slant,
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This review is from: Ireland: A History from the Twelfth Century to the Present Day (Paperback)
Anyone who has read other, more balanced histories of Ireland will note a strong anti-Irish slant in Johnson's history. Though his breezy, gossipy style may be fun for other historical topics, it's not helpful in sorting out the complexities of Ireland.
7 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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Don't buy this book,
By Gurrier "Gurrier" (Gander, NF Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ireland: A History from the Twelfth Century to the Present Day (Paperback)
It is difficult to write a good book on a subject one dislikes and, clearly, Johnson is not fond of the Irish.
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