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The Oxford History of Ireland by R.F. Foster is a history book available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Oxford History of Ireland about?
<p>Few countries can boast as compelling and stirring a history as Ireland. This volume captures all the varied legacies of the Emerald Isle, from the earliest prehistoric communities and the first Christian settlements, through the centuries of turbulent change and creativity, right up to the present day. Written by a team of scholars-all of whom are native to Ireland-this book offers the most authoritative account of Irish history yet published for the general reader. Now available in a smaller, more convenient format, the widely praised and astonishingly in-depth <b>Oxford History of</b> <b>Ireland</b> offers readers the definitive companion to Irish lore, and one that will easily fit in an Aer Lingus traveling bag.<br> Emphasizing the paradoxes and ambiguities of Irish history, this book presents a more realistic picture than other histories. It explores, for example, the reasons behind the intense regional variations in agriculture, prosperity, and political affiliation in so small a land, and shows why Victorian norms prevail in certain areas of twentieth-century life. It also examines more familiar themes-such as the recurrent religious strife and the shaping of new politica
Who reads The Oxford History of Ireland?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- R.F. Foster
- Publisher
- Oxford [England] ; New York: Oxford University Press
- Published
- 1992
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780192852717
- Category
- history
- Subjects
- Fiction, History, Humanities
- Rating
- 3.48 / 5 (22 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14