This narrative tells how Irish monks and scribes saved classical and religious heritage by copying the manuscripts of writers such as Homer and Aristotle, while libraries on the continent were lost forever.

This is the classic general history of Ireland, covering the economic, social and political development of the island of Ireland from prehistoric times to the present day.

Presents the history of Ireland from 1600 to 1972. This book describes not only of the events themselves but also the way in which those events acted upon the peoples living in Ireland to produce an 'Irish Nation'.

The Irish potato famine of the 1840s, perhaps the most appalling event of the Victorian era, killed over a million people and drove as many more to emigrate to America. The impact on Anglo-Irish relations was incalculable, the immediate human cost almost inconceivable. This book provides a definitive account.

The Irish nationalist Michael Collins was murdered by a compatriot in August 1922, eight months after signing the Anglo-Irish Treaty. This biography presents the life of a man whose idealistic vigour and determination were matched by his political realism and organizational abilities.

In a field riven by controversy, the Oxford Companion to Irish History is a comprehensive and balanced source of information on the history of this complex and fascinating country. Written by a team of almost 100 experts, the Companion's 1,800 A-Z entries explore Irish history from earliest times to the beginning of the 21st century.

An updated edition of this unique, bestselling history of the IRA, now including behind-the-scenes information on the recent advances made in the peace process.

An updated edition of Tim Pat Coogan's account of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, covering 30 years of violence and the search for peace.

A new non-fiction book recounting the 19th century history of Ireland. The book traces the three causes of the halving of the Irish population in that century: the famine, the Irish emigrations to American and Canada, and the transportation of political activitists to Australia. It is a quest for the author's Irish ancestors.

An account of the events, personalities and repercussions of the Irish rebellion

Marking the 90th anniversary of the Irish rebellion, this book takes an account of what really happened in Dublin during Easter, in 1916. It also attempts to answer such questions as: what did the rebels actually hope to achieve? What did the British think they were doing? And, how were the events interpreted by ordinary people across Ireland?

Now completely revised and updated this evocative and insightful account remains an essential survey of the country and its people, past and present.

A biography of Eamon de Valera. From the 1916 Rising, the troubled Treaty negotiations and the Civil War, right through to his retirement after a longer period in power than any other 20th-century leader, de Valera both defined and divided Ireland.

Stunning reissue of the phenomenal worldwide bestseller: Frank McCourt's sad, funny, bittersweet memoir of growing up in New York in the 30s and in Ireland in the 40s.

Draws on sources to explore the life of Michael Collins and to ask what made him such an extraordinary and complex man. This comprehensive biography investigates Collins' life before becoming a revolutionary and takes a critical look at his rise to power and its consequences.

A major new study of Irish military history from the earliest times to the present day.

The classic account of the great Irish rebellion of 1798

An updated printing of John O'Beirne Ranelagh's history, covering events to September 1998.

Presents the history of Ireland (1900-2000). This book examines politics and political parties. It deals with the North in a comprehensive way, focusing on the social and cultural aspects, not just the obvious political and religious divisions.