In this groundbreaking history of Ireland, Neil Hegarty presents a fresh perspective on Ireland's past. Comprehensive and engaging, The Story of Ireland is an eye-opening account of a nation that has long been shaped by forces beyond its coasts.

The Story of Ireland re-examines Irish history, challenging the accepted stories and long-held myths associated with Ireland. Transporting readers to the Ireland of the past, beginning with the first settlement in A.D. 433, this is a sweeping and compelling history of one of the world's most dynamic nations. Hegarty examines how world events, including Europe's 16th century religious wars, the French and American revolutions, and Ireland's policy of neutrality during World War II, have shaped the country over the course of its long and fascinating history. With an up-to-date afterword that details the present state of affairs in Ireland, this is an essential text for readers who are fascinated by current events, politics, and history.

Spanning Irish history from its earliest inhabitants to the country's current financial crisis, The Story of Ireland is an epic and brilliant re-telling of Ireland's history from a new point of view.

Formato	Tapa suave
Número de Páginas	400
Lenguaje	Inglés
Editorial	St. Martins Press-3PL
Fecha de Publicación	2012-03-01
Dimensiones	8.9" x 6.0" x 1.2" pulgadas
Letra Grande	No
Con Ilustraciones	No

Hegarty, Neil

Neil Hegarty was born in Derry and studied English at Trinity College Dublin. He is the author of the official biography of David Frost and of the acclaimed novel Inch Levels (Head of Zeus 2016), which will be published by Gallimard in France in 2019.