An excellent singlevolume introduction to irish history, this book covers 2000 years, searching through the mists of time to trace the roots. A celebritydriven, dumbeddown, whirlwind tour of hibernian history. But one thing that has not changed is the irish genius for observation and storytelling, invective and selfscrutiny. A history of ireland and her people, eleanor hull, free ebooks, ebook, etext. The great book of ireland, a gallery and anthology of modern irish art and poetry, was a project which began in 1989. It traces the emergence of each group and their links over the ages, establishing how past facts have bred present myths. For irelands book of kells, history repeats the new york times. A history is an informative, readable narrative of the political history that led ireland to the turmoil it was experiencing at the time of the writing in 1980. This book is an examination of the prison of irish history, back to its ver. Genealogy profile for robert ireland robert ireland c. A history of the easter rising in 50 objects in this book john gibney tells the story of the rising and its aftermath through 50 objects that survive from that time.
Some of these are what you might expect documents, uniforms, weapons and flags but others are quirkier objects, like the cricket bat that died for ireland, sean mac diarmadas hurley, the teacups the pearse brothers used. A lavishlyillustrated bbc television spinoff, timed to coincide with the start of the part series on american screens this spring, and aimed primarily at people who have very little knowledge of the history of ireland. Im looking for a book about the history of ireland that offers not too much and not too little. This book is an examination of the prison of irish history, back to its very beginnings, to identify the principal groups involved in ireland. The book was assigned for a stanford university continuing studies course and was a very interesting overview of recent history. I dont want threeinchesthick or a onceoverlightly with pretty pictures.
The making of modern ireland 16031923 by jc beckett. The accidental memoir of a dublin woman nuala ofaolain, 1996. The work was shown both in the united kingdom and the united states and won the christopher ewartbiggs memorial prize. Kee races through the pre1800 period at breakneck speed, pausing only to dwell on particularly gruesome atrocities a preoccupation throughout the book or to note.
Books about ireland, northern ireland and the united kingdom aisling twomey jun 7, 2017 i was born and raised in the republic of ireland. To learn more about ireland past and present, check out some of these books and films. Author robert kee explores the nature of irish nationhood through the centuries. James joyce once called guinness stout the wine of ireland. Books about ireland, northern ireland and the united kingdom aisling twomey jun 7, 2017 i was born and raised in the republic of ireland in cork, about as far south as you can go. Buy ireland a history abacus books new ed by robert kee isbn.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He writes in a breezy, readable style and covers the subject thoroughly. It is hoped to build an extensive database reflecting irish lives, giving them a chance to be heard, remembered and to add their voice to the historical record. With a particular focus on the last two hundred years, the book covers all of the key events and personalities, including. Ireland a television history robert kee episodes youtube. Pages in category history books about ireland the following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. Jc becketts overview is an important milestone in irish historiography, a lucid combination. He was educated at stowe school, buckingham, and read history at magdalen college, oxford, where he was a pupil, then a friend. Kee races through the pre1800 period at breakneck speed, pausing only to dwell on particularly gruesome atrocities a preoccupation throughout the book or to note absolutely unavoidable eventse.
Ten million glasses of this ambrosial liquid are consumed with great gusto each day. According to the publicity that accompanied it, the story of ireland would eschew the narrow perspective of viewing irish history exclusively through the prism of the angloirish relationship. History is about social movements, about catastrophe and conflict, about accidents, about. Irish history books ireland history books mercier press. From ireland s first inhabitants to the most recent developments in the peace process, this new edition of joseph coohills popular survey balances historical narrative with insightful commentary, creating a uniquely accessible guide to the history of ireland and its people.
The librarys collection is for reference in the reading rooms only. West cork through time 20, cowritten west cork is known for many aspects, its scenery, its serenity, its culture and its people. Historical records and family trees related to robert ireland. The book of kells, the illuminated manuscript of the latin gospels that is one of irelands national treasures, has survived 1,000 years, give or take a century or two, and is priceless. Back to bookshop front general irish history before 1600 1600 to 1969 the troubles maps discovery maps other books. A history by robert kee and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The autobiography draws upon this genius to create a portrait of a century of irish life through the words of the people who lived it. History a troubled history northern ireland s relatively distinct history began in the early 17th cent. Robert kees classic bestseller remains an essential survey of the country and its people. History a troubled history northern irelands relatively distinct history began in the early 17th cent. For many years available as three separate volumes the most distressful country, the bold fenian men and ourselves alone, this outstanding history is now available as a single volume. For many years available as three separate volumes the most distressful country, the.
Ireland a television history part 12 of six counties 1921 1974. The story of some famous battlefields in ulster fourth edition, 19, by thomas witherow html at filed under. Besides the books needed for the services of the church, we read of boys going to. A history of irish nationalism new ed by robert kee isbn. The protestant fortress held firm until the late 1960s, following which the. Robert kee s classic bestseller remains an essential survey of the country and its people. Robert ireland was born on month day 1860, at birth place, to 1 robert ireland and harriett ireland born jones. Following the series transmission on rte, the irish national broadcaster, kee won a jacobs award for his script and presentation. The ireland story bookshop general irish history books. In 1986, kee wrote a book about the case, trial error. Ireland s history is very complex and kee presents the facts as clearly as possible. A short history of ireland cambridge university press. Over the past hundred years, ireland has undergone profound political, social and cultural changes. Apr 03, 2003 buy ireland a history abacus books new ed by kee, robert isbn.
Robert kee is the author of twelve books, including the laurel and the ivy. Personal histories is an initiative by history ireland, which aims to capture the individual histories of irish people both in ireland and around the world. My college major was history and i do not remember a comprehensive history book that was as clear and concise as this. A concise history of ireland by patrick weston joyce, circa 1910 this is a very useful concise history of ireland for anyone wishing to get an overview of the subject, and has been written with reasonable objectivity.
The collection of printed books consists of around one million items covering a wide variety of subjects. Mercier press, ireland s oldest independent publishing house, based in cork has a vast collection of irish history books available to purchase online. This book, west cork through time by kieran mccarthy and dan breen, explores 100 postcards of the west cork region from one hundred years c. A history is, simply put, a fine introductory overview of modern ireland. Harriett was born on december 12 1834, in mendip district, somerset, uk. The history of ireland, from the earliest period to the present time. Robert ireland historical records and family trees. Buy ireland a history abacus books new ed by kee, robert isbn. The man who made ireland by tim pat coogan, how the irish saved civilization. This gave him material for his first book, a crowd is not company. Single vellum manuscript with original work of 121 artists, 143 poets, 9 composers. This is the work that most assists a deeper understanding of ireland s spirit.
Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. From irelands first inhabitants to the most recent developments in the peace process, this new edition of joseph coohills popular survey balances historical narrative with insightful commentary, creating a uniquely accessible guide to the history of ireland and its people. Founded upon the partition of ireland in 1920, northern ireland experienced fifty years of nervous peace under the rule of a devolved government in belfast. He examines the shifting relationships among protestant gentry, who considered themselves to be truly irish, the identification irish nationality acquired with catholicism and the question of who represented the true ireland in 1916, the rebels in gpo or the regiments along the western front. The presentday acquisitions policy is to specialize in material of irish interest. Jan 22, 2019 genealogy profile for robert ireland robert ireland c.
The story of ireland arrived on british and irish television screens with considerable fanfare, the first comprehensive tv history of ireland since robert kees ireland. Resources ireland and northern ireland history and. Robert kee cbe 5 october 1919 11 january 20 was a british broadcaster, journalist and writer, known for his historical works on world war ii and ireland. This category is for articles on history books with ireland as a topic. Five volumes of facts and stories away from the main sites, the citys byways reveal some fascinating tales and trivia sat, dec 3, 2016, 06. A history of ireland and her people, free ebooks, ebook, etext. Jan 01, 1994 for ireland s book of kells, history repeats. Mar 17, 2010 ten best books about ireland there is no shortage of great books about ireland. Ulster historical foundation bradley thallon house, unit 44d, kiltonga estate, belfast road, newtownards, bt23 4tj. He does not pull any punches or favor any one faction over another. Its not possible to compress the rich history of ireland into one small book, but this book which spans about two centuries is well written and concise. Kee wrote and presented the documentary series ireland a television history in 1980. Robert kee, the british historian and television journalist whose work on ireland.
List of books and articles about northern ireland online. Robert ireland historical records and family trees myheritage. Indeed its one of the most successful beers worldwide. The green flag stands as the most comprehensive and illuminating history of irish nationalism yet published. Printed and bound in the united kingdom by the mpg books group a catalogue record for this publication is available from the british library library of congress cataloguing in publication data ranelagh, john. For irelands book of kells, history repeats the new. By modern i refer to the time from a bit before the viking invasion roughly 797 c. Robert kee, who has died aged 93, belonged to a vanishing tradition of.
Joyce html at the historic case for irish independence 1918, by darrell figgis html at an illustrated history of ireland second edition, 1868, by mary francis cusack, illust. The library acquires both current and outofprint books. Jul 06, 2000 the green flag stands as the most comprehensive and illuminating history of irish nationalism yet published. Elliott travels to ireland each summer to transcribe irish records and to persue family history research for his many clients. This government was representative only of the majority protestant unionist community while the catholic minority sought union with the rest of the island. Northern ireland has 18 representatives in the british parliament. I would like to get a good sense of the overall flow of events, especially the last 500 years. This is a riveting account of irish history from prechristian ireland to the northern irish civil rights movement. He was educated at stowe school, buckingham, and read history at. O come ye back to ireland niall williams and christine breen, 1987. Irelands history is very complex and kee presents the facts as clearly as possible. If you are looking for a comprehensive, singlevolume survey of irish history, i can recommend thomas bartletts ireland. Two new yorkers adjust to life in a tiny irish village after leaving their careers for a.