The Course of Irish History is the classic general history of
Ireland, covering the economic, social and political development of
the island of Ireland from prehistoric times to the present day. It
provides a comprehensive overview of the major events,
personalities and movements in Ireland's past that have shaped the
country which exists today. These include: the rise and fall of the
celtic tiger the property collapse the banking crisis and
government bailout the fall of Ireland from grace in the EU the
demise of the Catholic Church following the revelations in a series
of reports on child sexual abuse and failure to report crimes to
the gardai sporting triumphs and cultural and literary achievements
First published in 1967, The Course of Irish History has been
regularly updated and revised in response to the continued demand
for a balanced view of Ireland that is both popular and
authoritative. It is widely regarded as the best single-volume
overview of Irish history. In this edition, a new chapter covers
the momentous changes that occurred in Ireland between 2001 and
2010. This remarkable period in Ireland's turbulent history is
examined by Professor Dermot Keogh, an expert in the field, in the
spirit of objectivity that shapes the rest of The Course of Irish
History. The book is illustrated throughout and includes a detailed
bibliography and chronology to aid further research. It is an
essential text for anyone interested in the history of Ireland.
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