Manny Man Does the History of Ireland

by John D. Ruddy

YouTube sensation John D. Ruddy brings history to life with clarity and hilarity in videos that have amassed millions of views around the world. Here, his viral online hit, Manny Man, turns Ireland’s tumultuous millennia of history into a fun and easy-to-understand story.

Why did the Celts love stealing cows? What was the Norman Invasion, and were they all called Norman? From the Ice Age up to the present day, through the Vikings and Tudors, British rule and the fight for independence, he covers it all – with his tongue in his cheek, of course. The succinct, lively text is complemented by comic, colourful illustrations. So if you want a quick fix of Irish history with lots of fun along the way, then Manny Man is your only man.

95 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2016

Reviews

[Alexandra Pedro · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book does not include details for the most part but it is a simple and fun starting point for those who are interested in the history of Ireland. It is suitable for both those who are just starting to know more about this country's rich historical past and those who are already familiar with some parts of it. I have found that some information does not match what I heard from other sources and I need more reputable sources to solve those inconsistencies.

[Crusader1096 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a good one. It's fun, humorous, and is well-written. A little too simplistic for my taste now but considering that this was one of the first history books I read, that doesn't matter. Would recommend it to beginners, probably not to more refined readers like me.

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun and interesting. I was glad to find that I still remembered a lot of the parts of more present Irish history.