Can anybody reccomend any books on Irish History? Im looking to understand the whole English and Ireland controversy, where it started, why, who, what, when, how? I know a bit of information but am looking to expand my knowledge on the situation. Preferably something that is straight forward and easy to understand. Thanks
2007-03-28 08:55:28 · 5 answers · asked by lonelyroad182 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
"A short history of Ireland" by Richard Killeen is a good down and dirty read that might be helpful. It covers ancient history to modern times and covers everything. If you want some historical fiction I think Morgan Llywelyn's series of modern Irish history is wonderful. The series begins with the book 1916 then goes to 1921, 1949 and 1972; the fifth book in the series is due out soon. This series provides a good insight into modern issues between the neighboring islands beginning with The Easter Rising.
"How the Irish saved civilization" is a great book to help understand Ireland's role in world history. Its pretty straight forward with a great deal of ancient history, but doesn't fully address modern history or much information regarding the English-Irish issues. It does however, lay the groundwork to how some of the issues between the two countries may have began.
Other good reads include: The Rising, Ireland: A History.
Most everything I can think of are novels and fictional history. Good luck on your search...
2007-03-28 16:12:59 · answer #1 · answered by Chris N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How the Irish Saved Civilization
My Fight for Irish Freedom
Curious Journey
Bloody Sunday
The Easter Rebellion
Guerilla Days in Ireland
and Morgan Llywelyn wrote a bunch of awesome Historical novels!
2014-10-06 16:27:10 · answer #2 · answered by Introverted 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to try some novels, which fictionalize names but nonetheless give a detailed view from the Irish point of view, you might enjoy "Trinity" by Leon Uris -- your public library has it, for sure. It was a huge hit whe it came out in 1976.
The books was so influential that Irish activist Bobby Sands, who died of a hunger strike while in a British prison, memorized "Trinity" and recited it to his fellow prisoners before he died in 1981.
Uris later wrote a sequel called "Redemption."
2007-03-28 17:18:47 · answer #3 · answered by Ankhorite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My particular favorite is Michael Cahill's How the Irish Saved Civilization.
2007-03-28 16:14:24 · answer #4 · answered by Chrispy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps "The Search of Ireland's Heros" by McCaffrey. I'm not sure there's enough info there though. Also: Try a search on Irishbooks.com -Good luck.
2007-03-28 16:07:06 · answer #5 · answered by Catie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋