Targeted History of Ireland

Over the past thirty years, Ireland has rarely been out of the news. Whether as a war zone in which Catholic nationalists and Protestant Unionists struggled for supremacy, a case study in conflict resolution, or an economy that for a time promised to make the Irish among the wealthiest people on the planet, the two Irelands have truly captured the world's imagination. Yet, single-volume histories of Ireland are rare. Here, Thomas Bartlett, one of the country's leading historians, sets out a fascinating new history that ranges from prehistory to the present.

Integrating politics, society, and culture, Bartlett offers an authoritative historical road map that shows exactly how and why Ireland, north and south, arrived at where it is today. This is an indispensable guide to both the legacies of the past for Ireland's present and to the problems confronting north and south in the contemporary world.

The two Irelands have truly captured the world's imagination, whether as a war zone, a case study in conflict resolution, or an economy that promised to make the Irish among the wealthiest people on the planet. Yet, single-volume histories of Ireland are rare. In this work, Thomas Bartlett, one of the country's leading historians, presents a fascinating new history that ranges from prehistory to the present.

Bartlett's approach integrates politics, society, and culture, providing an authoritative historical road map that elucidates how and why Ireland, both north and south, has arrived at its current state. This book serves as an indispensable guide to both the legacies of the past that shape Ireland's present and the challenges facing the north and south in the contemporary world.

The country's turbulent history, marked by struggle and transformation, has captivated global attention in recent decades. From the conflict between Catholic nationalists and Protestant Unionists to the economic fortunes that once held the promise of prosperity, Ireland has remained a subject of intense fascination. Yet, comprehensive single-volume histories of this complex nation are relatively scarce.

In this work, Thomas Bartlett, a renowned Irish historian, offers a comprehensive and insightful account that spans from Ireland's prehistoric origins to the present day. By seamlessly integrating the realms of politics, society, and culture, Bartlett crafts an authoritative historical narrative that illuminates the trajectories that have led Ireland, both in the north and the south, to its current juncture.

This book serves as an indispensable guide, shedding light on the legacies of the past that continue to shape Ireland's present, while also illuminating the pressing challenges that confront the nation in the contemporary world. Through Bartlett's masterful synthesis, readers gain a profound understanding of the multifaceted forces that have forged the Ireland of today.

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