Atlas of Irish History

by Seán Duffy

'Out on the Western edge of Europe, a first glance at the map makes Ireland seem a small and isolated place. However, many peoples have by turns established themselves on this remote island, creating an historical dynamic whose dispersed voices are now heard in almost every major city of the globe, in accents unmistakably from Cork or Connemara, Donegal or Dublin. This atlas attempts to explain in a visual, accessible way Ireland's unfolding story, and how this small country's remarkable worldwide impact has come about.'

From the Foreword

The bestselling Atlas of Irish History tells the story of the Irish past in graphic cartography, beautifully rendered and augmented by an authoritative text. It is an essential reference tool for any student of Irish history.

This new edition covers recent momentous events such as the transformative boom and bust of the Republic's economy and the extraordinary course of developments in Northern Ireland that resulted in the power-sharing administration of the DUP and Sinn Fein

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Ireland, Reference, Irish Literature, Textbooks

144 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1996

Reviews

[A.K. Frailey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fascinating review of Irish history with detailed maps, charts, and photos. My only difficulty was reading at night, since the print was a little small for me. Irish history is rife with terrific challenges, making the fact that the Irish people have had an oversized influence on the world all the more remarkable.

[Camille McCarthy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good crash-course in Irish history. Very few details, but the maps were very helpful, and it covered a lot of history in a short book. I am definitely interested in learning more about certain periods, such as the colonization of Ireland, the Penal Codes, and the Troubles.

[Gearóid O'Connor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent overview history book utilising maps.May suit academic historians more than the lay reader though.

[Rob Melich · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting charts. Needed a better edit due to text often unclear or meaningless.

[Differengenera · Rating 4 out of 5]

introductory text

[David Allan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great maps, good reference. Not one you will read straight through but one to consult Ó am go hAm.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was nice to revisit Irish history without the shroud of the educational system, which invariably translates complex, storied events into indigestibly monotonous mush of dates and names, facts and figures.

[Connor Knapp · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lovely maps, but the language is a bit thick for lack of a better word.

[Leah Markum · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love maps. Atlases are some of my favorite "books". History can be gritty and dry with details, so I appreciate the spatial and statistic perspective. The maps and the inset charts also kept my attention when otherwise I would have gotten bored of the one-page glimpses at time periods and major events that warrant their own book to build enough of a mental picture to remember the information long term. Go maps!

[Genie]

As a visual learner, I really loved the approach of this book. Short narratives accompanied by excellent maps conveying an amazing amount of information-- guaranteed for me to learn a lot in a short period of time. And I am coming away with a much greater understanding of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and their separate and combined histories. Excellent book, excellent approach.

[Royce Ratterman · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read for the historical enthusiast to use as a supplementary compliment to their research.
Overall, a good book for the researcher and enthusiast.
Read for personal research
- found this book's contents helpful and inspiring - number rating relates to the book's contribution to my needs.

[Stephen Heverin]

The Macmillan Atlas of Irish History by Sean Duffy (1997)

[MJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

clear general history of the Irish. liked it very much.