Ireland: A Concise History from the Twelfth Century to the Present Day (Paperback)

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"A lively, intelligent, sometimes provocative but always stimulating account of Ireland from the twelfth century to our own...." --Sunday Telegraph --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Description

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. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Academy Chicago Publishers (October 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897331230
• ISBN-13: 978-0897331234
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,092,556 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars TOO concise, July 22, 2007

By	blowfly13 (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews

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.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A strong anti-Irish slant, January 25, 2006

By	Tom Doyle (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this book, August 13, 2002

By	Barry Gallagher (Gander, NF Canada) - See all my reviews

It is difficult to write a good book on a subject one dislikes and, clearly, Johnson is not fond of the Irish.