Irish History for Dummies

A rip-roaring ride through the history of the Emerald Isle Understand the people, disasters, and triumphs that have shaped Ireland Ireland's story is an amazingly dramatic and intense one - and today the influence of Irish culture can be felt around the globe. This book helps you find out why, taking you on a rollercoaster journey through the highs and lows of Ireland's past including invasions, battles, executions, religious divide, uprisings, emigration - and hurling! Discover When and how Ireland became Celtic Why Ireland and Britain's relationship is so complex How Irish culture has evolved The global impact of Irish emigration Northern Ireland's rocky road to peaceCronin, Mike is the author of 'Irish History for Dummies', published 2006 under ISBN 9780764570407 and ISBN 0764570404.