E-Books →Ireland the Story Thus Far A walk through Irish history from 10,000 BC to the 21st Century

The culture of the island of Ireland is one that is well known. Its artists and performers are world famous. Yet so few people understand its history and therefore do not understand its tragic past and the reasons for its current success. This book provides a step-by step guide to Irish history in a clear and concise way. The overarching theme of this book is that it shows how the external world influenced Ireland and how Ireland influenced the world.
The exciting story of Ireland begins in the prehistoric past. It tells of the remarkable and mysterious civilization that created Newgrange, which is older than the Pyramids. It continues with the coming of the Celts, Ireland's conversion to Christianity and how this helped to save classical civilisation and helped Christianise Europe, changing the continent forever.
Ireland's history has been interlaced with that of Britain for many centuries. The modern Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland have a shared history, one that is complex and fascinating. This book narrates this relationship beginning with the coming of the Normans until the final conquest of the island under the Tudors.
The tragedy of Ireland in the seventeenth century and the ravages of Oliver Cromwell on the island are described. The repression of the native Irish and the cultural flourishing of the 18th century that left its mark on English literature, philosophy and stage.
The story of the Great Irish Famine is told. Ireland's struggle for Independence is outlined and how it changed the British Empire and contributed to its decline and fall.
This book serves as a great guide for those wishing to visit Ireland and those who want to know more about the homeland of their Irish ancestors.
Based on the latest research this work is an exciting journey from the distant past to the present to allow you the reader to really get to know Ireland and its people and dispel the many myths about the Irish and Ireland.