A New History of Ireland

by Christine Kinealy

Overview

Irish history has been dominated by a succession of settlers, traders, invaders, soldiers, and colonizers. Fittingly, the arrival of Patrick in the 5th century—arguably one of history's most important settler—is the starting point for this concise and accessible account of Irish history. Topics addressed include the arrival of Christianity and its role in integrating Ireland more firmly with Europe and abetting the emergence of a golden age of Irish scholarship; the Anglo-Normans and the origins of Ireland's long, complex, and often tortuous relationship with England; and the economic, financial, and cultural position of the Republic of Ireland in the 21st century. The key developments and personalities of Irish history are all addressed, and challenges to the dominant interpretation of events such as Cromwell's invasion, the Plantation of Ulster, the Great Famine, and Nationalism are presented.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780750948166
Publisher:	The History Press
Publication date:	10/01/2008
Edition description:	Updated edition
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	799,137
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Christine Kinealy is a professor of Irish history at Drew University. Her previous books include A Death-Dealing Famine, A Disunited Kingdom?, and The Great Irish Famine.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements vi Maps vii Introduction 1
1 The Coming of Christianity c. Fifth to Eighth Centuries 7
2 Viking Raids and their Aftermath c. Ninth to Eleventh Centuries 27
3 The Norman Invasion c. 1169-1490 45
4 Repression, Confiscation and Conquest c. 1490-1603 63
5 Making Ireland Protestant c. 1603-1685 81
6 The War of Two Kings c. 1685-1780 103
7 Rebellion to Repeal c. 1780-1845 131
8 Famine to Home Rule c. 1845-1900 161
9 Rebellion and Partition c. 1900-1921 189
10 Two States c. 1921-1969 216
11 Changing the Question c. 1969 to the Twenty-First Century 253
12 A Divided Past ... A Shared Future? c. 2004-2008 295 Further Reading 311 Index 315