Ireland: A Short History

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Oneworld, 2000 - History - 242 pages
"Dividing the history of this complex land into six distinct periods, Joseph Coohill considers all the major events, their context, and their role in the making of Ireland today. Paying particular attention to the last 200 years, the author also examines the varying historical interpretations offered for key themes in Irish history, showing that how we view Ireland's past will greatly affect this country's future."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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ONE IRELAND BEFORE 1800
6
TWO OCONNELL RELIGION AND POLITICS 180048
39
THREE THE FAMINE 184552
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