Irish History for Dummies, Mike Cronin
Irish History for Dummies, Mike Cronin
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Irish History for Dummies

Author: Mike Cronin

Series: Dummies

Narrator: Patrick Moy

Unabridged: 12 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Wiley Audio

Published: 01/01/2013


Synopsis

From Bronze Age bardic priests to the 21st century’s ‘Celtic Tiger’, this audiobook vividly recounts the full sweep of Irish history. Take a whirlwind journey through two millennia of political turmoil, social upheaval and cultural achievement and experience the full flavour of Ireland’s rich history. Experience the highs and lows of Ireland’s past, including invasions, battles, executions, religious divides, uprisings, emigration, music, poetry and prose—and hurling! Ireland’s story is intensely dramatic; at times, heartbreaking, yet the cultural influence of this small nation continues to have a profound impact around the globe.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Andrea on February 18, 2014

OK, this book is written in a fun, engaging way which was fine. That being said, I specialise in the history of the Late Stuarts and I was concerned when I read about the Glorious Revolution. Oh dear. The book repeatedly refers to Mary II as James II's 'sister' when she was, in fact, his daughter! (......more

Goodreads review by Micheál on September 03, 2024

These titles really do humble you, solid read though. Wanted a good breakdown of Irish history from ancient times all the way up to the present so I could fill in some gaps and dig into the interesting topics. Learning about the High Kings and the Vikings was badass. My last name McLaughlin is of Vi......more

Goodreads review by Matt on March 30, 2022

A massive amount of information. Great prep work for a trip to Ireland. 🇮🇪......more

Goodreads review by ciara on November 02, 2021

3.5 Stars ; comprehensive and easy to read but obviously not written by someone irish,,, no care given to the 1916 rising at all......more

Goodreads review by Charles on April 25, 2015

I learned a lot about Irish history, and need to re-read it to actually learn the names of significant people and dates. I appreciated the last chapter that went into the top ten places to visit, ten people you never heard of from Ireland, but should have, and ten significant books.......more