Discover Ireland’s long arc from conquest to reform. This concise historical study illuminates how Irish history shaped modern Ireland and its relationship with Britain, focusing on social conditions, law, and policy across centuries.
This edition presents a clear narrative of the island’s evolution, from early settlements through centuries of change, conflict, and reform. It offers readers a grounded view of how political power, religion, and economy influenced everyday life in Ireland and how these forces interacted with wider European history.
- Traces the causes and consequences of major events and reforms
- Explains how laws and governance affected both Protestant and Catholic communities
- Highlights the social and economic impacts of conquest, persecution, and legislation
- Provides context for later political transitions and reform movements
Ideal for readers seeking a solid, approachable overview of Ireland’s past and its enduring legacy in shaping the island’s present.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book details the history of Ireland from its earliest pre-historic inhabitants up until the early 16th century, with particular focus on Ireland before and after the Norman conquest. The author portrays the island as having been settled by waves of successive migrations. By the time of Christ, Ireland had become a patchwork of warring petty kingdoms, and was still largely outside the influence of the Roman Empire. This isolation meant that Ireland missed out on many of the developments taking place on the continent and the country retained a distinct social and political system with a powerful landed aristocracy and an influential church that had its own unique rituals and practices. The author contrasts the early promise of the Irish church, that sent missionaries to many parts of Europe and played a significant role in the early medieval period, with the abuses and corruption that had crept in by the time of the Norman invasion. The book explores the reasons why the Norman conquest of Ireland differed from that of England, and considers the period of English rule up to the reign of Henry VII as one of missed opportunities and mishandling that led to the development of a largely autonomous and hostile Gaelic Irish culture alongside the English colony. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330130407_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330130407
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330130407
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 442 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.90 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1330130405
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