In The Story of the Irish Race, Seumas MacManus presents the whole saga of the Irish from the earliest times to our own. It is at once a work of sound scholarship and as easy to read as a superb novel. It is indispensable for anyone who wants to understand the Irish people and their political struggles, their magnificent literature and their great contribution to Western Civilization.
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Here is the whole saga of the Irish from earliest times to the present. Learn about Irish history, culture, religion, laws, arts, antiquities, folklore, trade, literature, heroes, and more. Although a work of sound scholarship, it is as easy to read as a superb novel.
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The reason that this work only covers up to the first part of the twentieth century is that it was first written in 1921, before Ireland even had independence from England. Mr. MacManus did not get "tired", he simply wrote this work before much of the twentieth century happened.
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Start with this but keep reading.,
By Liam McClain (Yakima, WA) - See all my reviews
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I have owned this book for nearly ten years and I keep returning to it. It tells a powerful story spanning the course of Irish history from the earliest times to the early 20th century. I found it fascinating in the first few chapters (before English Conquest) and horrifying in the subsequent chapters (Once England had taken control and set to exterminating the Irish people). Yes, it is old. It is a fabulous narrative and it isn't a textbook. It is biased toward the Irish. If you read only this book you're missing out and not seeing the whole picture but it tells a powerful story and made me want to know more about the Irish people. Read this book then keep reading! Ireland has much to offer.
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Interesting for an Irishman,
By John M. Heckel (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) - See all my reviews
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I was given an old dilapidated copy of the book by my Irish mother. I have read it twice. The legends and the early history are fascinating. The later material-1500 on- does not convey the sweep of history and the role of Ireland in Europe for the period. The perspective is interesting as it is entirely Irish. Although the reading can be slow, the book fills in an essential part of Irish history. I strongly recommend it.The narrative was like listening to my grandfather tell his tales of the Ireland.
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The Irish Race of to-day is popularly known as the Milesian Race, because the genuine Irish (Celtic) people were supposed to be descended from Milesius of Spain, whose sons, say the legendary accounts, invaded and possessed themselves of Ireland a thousand years before Christ.1 Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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House of Commons, Red Hugh, Owen Roe, English Government, Continent of Europe, Irish Parliament, Sinn Fein, History of Ireland, Colm Cille, Young Ireland, United Irishmen, Christian Era, Brehon Laws, Irish Catholics, The Rev, Says the Shan Van Vocht, English Parliament, Senchus Mor, Four Masters, Dublin Castle, Land League, Tuatha De Danann, King of Leinster, Home Rule, Manuscript Materials of Irish History Browse Sample Pages:
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The Irish Race of to-day is popularly known as the Milesian Race, because the genuine Irish (Celtic) people were supposed to be descended from Milesius of Spain, whose sons, say the legendary accounts, invaded and possessed themselves of Ireland a thousand years before Christ.1 Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
lord deputy, state prisoners, cathair mor, countermanding order Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
House of Commons, Red Hugh, Owen Roe, English Government, Continent of Europe, Irish Parliament, Sinn Fein, History of Ireland, Colm Cille, Young Ireland, United Irishmen, Christian Era, Brehon Laws, Irish Catholics, The Rev, Says the Shan Van Vocht, English Parliament, Senchus Mor, Four Masters, Dublin Castle, Land League, Tuatha De Danann, King of Leinster, Home Rule, Manuscript Materials of Irish History Browse Sample Pages:
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