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Nestled in the heart of Ireland, Leap Castle is more than a ruin-it is an eight-century monument to absolute cruelty. From its genesis in a lethal succession challenge, the fortress became the princ……続きを見る

For eight centuries, it has stood against the lethal chaos of the Celtic Sea. Hook Head Lighthouse, the second oldest operating lighthouse in the world, is a colossal medieval tower built by the "gr……続きを見る

This book focuses on the policies, politics and management of health care in Northern Ireland from 1921 to 1973. It explores the development of Northern Irish health care from its highly localist an……続きを見る

30 January 1972, the day that became known as Bloody Sunday, is remembered as one of the darkest and bloodiest events of The Troubles in Northern Ireland. Thirteen people were killed when members of……続きを見る

Irish records do not always give clear answers. Parish registers can be missing or incomplete. Names repeat. Boundaries shift. Some records simply did not survive. This book is for researchers who w……続きを見る

"Empire of the Sun: The Last Aztec Kings" is a sweeping historical epic that transports readers to the height of the Aztec Empireーan empire of dazzling rituals, monumental architecture, and unshaka……続きを見る

Most books about Ireland will tell you where to queue. This one tells you what's behind the gate. Ireland: The Anti-Guide ー Introduction is a portrait of an island. Written by someone who fell in l……続きを見る

One of Christianity's most beloved hymns, What a Friend We Have in Jesus, has offered comfort and strength to countless hearts for over a century. Its timeless message of solace, faith, and trust in……続きを見る

Deep in Ireland's Boyne Valley, a towering, ancient hill holds the indelible scars of a millennium of violence. Millmount Fort, the oldest continuous site of human settlement in Drogheda, began its ……続きを見る

In 1847, as Ireland was being devastated by the Great Famine, one American ship sailed not to profit from suffering, but to relieve it. Errand of Mercy recounts the extraordinary voyage of the USS J……続きを見る

What does it mean that one of the most ancient mythological figures in the Western tradition is experiencing a cultural revival of extraordinary breadth and intensity? What is it about a medieval Ir……続きを見る

Most books about Waterford will tell you about the crystal. This one tells you about the people who were here before the glass was blown, before the city walls were built, before anyone thought to p……続きを見る

Druids and Monks in Medieval Ireland The Hidden Clash Between Celts and Christians In the mist-covered landscapes of ancient Ireland, a silent struggle unfoldedーone that would reshape the spiritual……続きを見る

Tells the story of how former members of the Irish Republican Army and Protestant paramilitary groups have joined forces to identify and address the critical economic needs of their working-class co……続きを見る

Des milliers de militaires irlandais, les « Oies Sauvages », ont servi la France au xviiie siècle. Leur histoire permet de découvrir l’intégration d’une communauté étrangère sous l’Ancien Régime dan……続きを見る

Described by Padraig Pearse as the “greatest of the Fenians”, John Devoy was born before the Famine and lived to see the Irish tricolour flying from Dublin Castle. The descendent of a rebel family, ……続きを見る

Shot and Left for Dead: Robert Adrain, The Irish Revolutionary Who Invented Modern Statistics Robert Adrain arrived in America in 1798 as a wounded fugitive, shot by one of his own men at the Battle……続きを見る

This book offers an in-depth study of Catholic sisters in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, covering the period 1968-2008 from the outbreak of conflict into the era of peace. It investigates the……続きを見る

Sacred Islands of Ireland takes you across the western edge of the Atlantic where stone, sea, and devotion shaped a distinctive Irish spiritual world, built on discipline, endurance, and place memor……続きを見る

Belfastmen reconstructs the everyday experiences of queer men in a region infamous for its recent history of intolerance, violence, and religious homophobia to show how queer lives before the gay ri……続きを見る

During a golden era of success for Irish rugby, Peter O'Mahony stood out as the player who most fully embodied the traditional values of the game. Now, in his autobiography, Peter gives us a brillia……続きを見る

The Wearing of the Green: The Life of James Napper Tandy James Napper Tandy, ironmonger's son, Dublin municipal agitator, Volunteer artillery commander, co-founder of the Society of United Irishmen,……続きを見る