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The New Yorker contributor’s fascinating account of Irish history from legendary kings to occupation, independence, and modern political strife. The author of The Soong Sisters and China to Me turns……続きを見る

A biography and analysis of the influential Irish political and military leader. At his death in 2013, Ruairí Ó Brádaigh remained a divisive and influential figure in Irish politics and the Irish Re……続きを見る

A simple, easy-to-use guide to tracing your Irish ancestry via the Internet. In this, the fully updated second edition of his best-selling guide to researching Irish history using the Internet, Chri……続きを見る

From the New York Times–bestselling author of Intellectuals: “All the highlights of Irish history . . . useful and informative.” ーIrish Echo Drawing from a wealth of historical and scholarly source……続きを見る

An in-your-face collection of trivia that’s sure to inspire chest-thumping pride in everyone of Irish descent. Is there anyone who does not think the Irish are the greatest people on Earth? Before s……続きを見る

“A deeply original work . . . part of a refreshing new wave of literary criticism that is written in clear, hospitable prose, driven by genuine passion.” ーIrish Times For decades, James Joyce’s mod……続きを見る

"Joseph Hayne purported to show that blacks created Greek and Cretan civilizations, and that the British empire owed its greatness to the Negro ancestry of the Celts." -Alan Keyes, "Our Character, O……続きを見る

«Tony Lyons’s study restores Thomas Wyse to the prominent place where he belongs – as one of the most consequential and far-seeing educational thinkers in nineteenth century Ireland. Long a neglecte……続きを見る

Discover the incredible myths and legends of Ireland in this wonderful selection of tales, collected and retold by Lady Wilde, the mother of Oscar Wilde. Lady Wilde was an accomplished folklorist wh……続きを見る

A comprehensive chronicle of the British Army’s decades-long campaign in Northern Ireland by a military historian and veteran of the conflict. In the summer of 1969, annual Loyalist parades known as……続きを見る

Nobility and the Making of Race in Eighteenth-Century Britain focuses on 18th-century Britain and Ireland at a time when race theory as we know it today was steadily emerging in the realm of natural……続きを見る

The Picture Postcard, a new window into Edwardian Ireland uses the material culture of the picture postcard as a lens through which to examine life on the island of Ireland during the Edwardian peri……続きを見る

Rediscover the lost words of an ancient land in this new and updated edition of an international bestseller. Most people associate Britain and Ireland with the English language, a vast, sprawling li……続きを見る

Explore Ireland’s fascinating story with more than 100 maps. From the early history of the Emerald Isle to the modern day, Ireland has evolved rapidly – along with the ways in which it has been mapp……続きを見る

W. F. Wakeman's 'Wakeman's Handbook of Irish Antiquities' is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of Ireland's rich historical and archaeological heritage. The book delves into a wide range of……続きを見る

This succinct, accessible two-volume set covers all aspects of Celtic historical life, from prehistory to the present day. The study of Celtic history has a wide international appeal, but unfortunat……続きを見る

One evening in his early teens as his family sat around the dining table, Mark O'Neill's father suddenly dropped his English accent and spoke for the first time in his original and long hidden Irish……続きを見る

A highly entertaining read for anyone interested in English history and culture, this great myth-busting book takes you on a great ride through history and the national character. Think we're the la……続きを見る

Four Shots in the Night is the story of a political murder: the killing of an IRA member turned British informant. The search for justice for this one man's deathーhis body found in broad daylight, ……続きを見る

County Cork is the largest county in Ireland, with a heritage that has been recorded, celebrated and commemorated over many centuries. This book explores the historical curiosities within the county……続きを見る

For almost two decades, Father Patrick Ryan evaded intelligence agencies across Europe. The subject of two unsuccessful extradition requests, he was, for a time, one of the most wanted men in Britai……続きを見る

〓 Introducing: Victorian Era 1837-1901: Rise Of The Modern World Book Bundle 〓 Step back in time and journey through the captivating pages of the Victorian Era, a period that forever shaped the co……続きを見る

Are you ready to embark on a remarkable journey through the enchanting landscapes and vibrant culture of Ireland? "Embracing Life in Ireland: A Step-by-Step Guide to Thriving in the Emerald Isle" by……続きを見る

Entdecken Sie die faszinierende Geschichte von Grace O'Malley - der Piratin, Ehefrau, Mutter und Kriegerin, die in einer Zeit, in der Frauen unterdrückt wurden, ihren eigenen Weg ging. In diesem Buc……続きを見る

‘A dozen pages in I realized that I had been waiting for much of my life to read this extraordinary book’ Annie Proulx A way of life that once encompassed most of humanity is vanishing in one of the……続きを見る

Building on the success of previous editions, Politics in the Republic of Ireland continues to provide an authoritative introduction to all aspects of government and politics in this seventh edition……続きを見る

Baltinglass is the very heart of West Wicklow. It is a charming country town on the banks of the River Slaney and is a designated Heritage Town. By building upon the base of street directories garne……続きを見る

Major General Sir Harcourt Mortimer Bengough KCB (25 November 1837 – 20 March 1922) joined the British Army in 1855, and retired in 1899, after more than forty years of distinguished service from th……続きを見る

This is the most wide-ranging series of essays ever published on the Great Irish Famine, and will prove of lasting interest to the general reader. Leading historians, economists and geographers – fr……続きを見る

It’s said that almost everyone in Ireland, particularly in rural communities, will know of someone with a ‘cure’. It might be for the mumps, a stye in the eye, or a sprain. Indeed the author of The ……続きを見る