A Short History of Modern Ireland

by Richard Killeen

This new Short History of Modern Ireland is concise, comprehensive and original in approach. It combines a strong narrative with explanation and interpretation. Locating Ireland within a European context throughout the period, it also stresses the influence of the Anglo-American world.
Written in an accessible style, it assumes no previous knowledge of Irish history. It is, therefore, the perfect introduction to the subject for visitors to Ireland, and illuminating for Irish people themselves.

Genres: Ireland

120 pages, Paperback

First published March 6, 2003

Reviews

[Marie]

I just want to mention three banger quotes in this book that surprisingly made me laugh out loud while reading, very unexpected in a history book.

His successor was another plummy, big-house gent, Major James Chichester-Clark, a nonentity.

Moran was a bottomless pit of acid.

Like a lot of stupid people, it took a great deal to get an idea into the king's head but once there, there was no shifting it.

[Bill · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very brief of account of Ireland from 1780s to early 2000s. Combines commentary and insight; barely a word wasted. A useful starting place. Would have benefited from a map and a bibliography of suggested further reading.

[Sungmin Park · Rating 3 out of 5]

Only 120 pages but need to pay attentions to each line.

[Camille24 (camilleisreading)]

Excellent brief overview of modern Irish history. Learned a lot!

[Brian · Rating 3 out of 5]

All you need to know about the modern nation of Ireland. Not too long and not too short - just about the right length.

[Charlene · Rating 3 out of 5]

Covers 200 years in 122 pages, a good, quick overview of modern Ireland. Liked the color pictures but book also needed a map. Very nice to now have a broad overview of Irish history and politics.