Ireland
A Concise History from the Twelfth Century to the Present Day

Name: Ireland
Brand: Blackstone Audiobooks
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3 (3 reviews)
Author: Paul Johnson
ISBN: 9781481557795

Author: Paul Johnson

Narrator: Wanda McCaddon

Unabridged: 7 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Publisher: Blackstone Publishing

Published: 08/23/2011

Categories: Nonfiction, History, European History

Synopsis

Ireland is inarguably a beautiful, enchanted place. But its history is more turbulent, fascinating, and terrible than any other. From the first English presence in Ireland in the twelfth century, through siege, rebellion, and civil war, to Irish ascendancy, home rule, and the present-day Troubles, bestselling author Paul Johnson tells, with remarkable clarity and concision, the compelling story of this most remarkable island.

About Paul Johnson

Beginning with Modern Times (1985), Paul Johnson's books are acknowledged masterpieces of historical analysis. He is a regular columnist for Forbes and The Spectator, and his work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and many other publications.

About Wanda McCaddon

Wanda McCaddon began recording books for the fledgling audiobook industry in the early 1980s and has since narrated well over six hundred titles for major audio publishers, as well as abridging, narrating, and coproducing classic titles for her own company, Big Ben. Audiobook listeners may be familiar with her voice under one of her two "nom de mikes," Donada Peters and Nadia May. The recipient of an Audie Award and more than twenty-five Earphones Awards, AudioFile magazine has named her one of recording's Golden Voices. Wanda also appears regularly on the professional stage in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Carol Bakker

I can't give a fair assessment of this book. It was difficult to listen, concentrate, and track, and I take full responsibility for that. I listened to many sections twice, but must admit that my greatest feeling on finishing the book was relief. Clearly, it would be better to read with my eyes inst......more

Goodreads review by Gilbert

This a quick history of the complex struggle for Irish independence—a subject I do not know as much about as I would like to. It starts with a swift overview of Ireland and England in the Middle Ages which showed what I considered to be a moment or two of clear English bias by the author. For exampl......more

Quotes

“A lively, intelligent, sometimes provocative but always stimulating account of Ireland from the twelfth century to our own.”

Sunday Telegraph (London)

“Paul Johnson’s book is lively, well-informed and often provocative…invasion, rebellion and persecution wash down the centuries, lit up by vivid contemporary documents.”

London Review of Books

“Provide[s] all the highlights of Irish hisstory…useful and informative.”

Irish Echo

“Reader [McCaddon] brings listeners closer to an understanding of the complexity of the problems in Ireland…[McCaddon’s] reading is precise.”

Kliatt