frank mitchell donnchadh carrain michael (1 risultati)

Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. No Jacket. 154 pages ; 21 cm ; ISBN 9780853427629, 9781856352178, 0853427623, 185635217X OCLC 16227999 ; pictorial stiff paper wrappers ; Spans the whole of Irish history from the megalithic era to the late 20th century. Contributors cover topics including the building of the three great tombs of the Boyne Valley, the death of the Irish language, and the partition in 1920 ; "A companion series to the Thomas Davis lectures." ; This book spans the whole range of Irish history from the megalithic era to the late 20th century. Contributors include the leading experts in their fields. Chapters include: The Building of the Boyne Tombs by Frank Mitchell; The Coming of Christianity by Liam de Paor; Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf by Donnchadh O Carrain; The Norman Invasion by Michael Richter; The Flight of the Earls by Margaret Mac Curtain; The Plantations of Ulster by Aidan Clarke; The Act of Union by James McGuire; The Death of the Irish Language by Richard B. Walsh; Catholic Emancipation by Kevin B. Nolan; The Land War by Joseph Lee; The Founding of the Gaelic League by Donal McCartney; Partition by Ronan Fanning; and The European Economic Community by John A. Murphy. Succinct and readable, this book is an essential guide to the understanding of key epochs and events in Irish history. ; FINE. Book.