The Course of Irish History - Softcover

Martin, Professor Of Medieval History F X; Moody, Fellow Emeritus T W

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1856357554 ISBN 13: 9781856357555

Publisher: Mercier Press, 2011

Synopsis

The Course of Irish History 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. It provides a comprehensive overview of the major events, personalities and movements in Ireland's past that have shaped the country which exists today. These include: the rise and fall of the celtic tiger, the property collapse, the banking crisis and government bailout, the fall of Ireland from grace in the EU, the demise of the Catholic Church following the revelations in a series of reports on child sexual abuse and failure to report crimes to the gardai sporting triumphs and cultural and literary achievements. First published in 1967, The Course of Irish History has been regularly updated and revised in response to the continued demand for a balanced view of Ireland that is both popular and authoritative. It is widely regarded as the best single-volume overview of Irish history. In this edition, a new chapter covers the momentous changes in Ireland between 2001 and 2010. This remarkable period in Ireland's turbulent history is examined by Professor Dermot Keogh, an expert in the field, in the spirit of objectivity that shapes the rest of The Course of Irish History. The book is illustrated and includes a detailed bibliography and chronology to aid further research. It is an essential text for anyone interested in the history of Ireland.

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About the Author

Theodore William Moody, born in Belfast in 1907, was a distinguished Irish historian. His academic journey began at the Royal Academical Institution and continued at Queen's University Belfast, where his interactions with a diverse group of students shaped his perspective on Irish nationality. After completing his PhD at the Institute for Historical Research in London, Moody returned to Queen's University to lecture on Irish history, eventually making significant strides in the field alongside R. Dudley Edwards. They were instrumental in establishing the Irish Historical Society and the Ulster Society for Irish Historical Studies, enhancing the framework for Irish historical scholarship. His career at Trinity College Dublin was marked by influential roles, including his involvement in 'A New History of Ireland.'Theo cultivated links with broadcasters in Dublin and Belfast, and from the early 1950s he was behind several series of scholarly talks, mainly about history, broadcast on BBC Northern Ireland and similar series carried on Radio Éireann (designated Thomas Davis lectures). Most were subsequently published as inexpensive paperbacks. The formula went visual in 1966 when RTÉ televised twenty one lectures covering sequentially Irish history from the beginnings to 1966. Each of the papers was written by an expert, and all were presented on screen by the most accomplished newsreader of the day, Andy O'Mahony of RTÉ. The lectures were subsequently published in a paperback, 'The Course of Irish History', edited by Moody and F.X. Martin, professor of medieval history at UCD, enjoyed outstanding success.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mercier Press
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1856357554
• ISBN 13: 9781856357555
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 544