The Macmillan Atlas of Irish History

by Seán Duffy, Gabriel Doherty (Contributor), Raymond Gillespie (Contributor)

Explore the story of Eire, Ireland, a nation and people of powerful independence, pride, and culture. Forty-five double-page spreads frame all major events in the islands history with authoritative but accessible text, period art and photos, and definitive maps. From Celtic times to the Viking Wars to Cromwell to the Great Famine, Ireland's distinctive past comes alive on these pages. For the 40% of Americans (106 million people) who trace their ancestry to Ireland, here is the one atlas that captures the spirit and geography of the Irish republic. Published to coincide with a PBS series on the Irish in America, as well as the 100th anniversary of the founding of the United Irish League.Thomas Crean, Sean Duffy, Raymond Gillespie, James Kelly, Colm Lennon, and Brendon Smith are all noted experts on various periods of Irish history, and are currently affiliated with colleges and universities throughout Ireland. Cartographer Malcolm Swanston is renowned as a leading thematic map maker for such titles as The Atlas of World War II and Macmillans Atlas of

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

144 pages, Hardcover

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.