
The Making of Ireland
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This comprehensive survey includes discussion of the arrival of St. Patrick in the fifth century and Henry II in the twelfth, as well as that of numerous soldiers, traders and craftsmen through the ages. The author explores how these settlers have shaped the political and cultural climate of Ireland today. James Lydon charts the changing racial mix of Ireland through the ages which shaped the Irish nation. The author also follows Ireland's long and troubled entanglement with England from its beginning many centuries ago.
The Making of Ireland offers a complete history in one volume. Through a predominantly political narrative, James Lydon provides a coherent and readable introduction to this vital complex history.
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Content
- Front Cover
- The Making of Ireland
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Preface
- 1. Saints and scholars: Early Christian Ireland
- 2. The Viking impact
- 3. Church reform and political change
- 4. The feudal lordship
- 5. The two nations
- 6. The Geraldine supremacy
- 7. The end of the old order
- 8. A new Ireland
- 9. A Protestant kingdom, 1660-91
- 10. Protestant nationalism and the Anglican ascendancy
- 11. The emergence of Catholic Ireland
- 12. Revolution and emancipation
- 13. The genesis of home rule
- 14. The struggle for independence
- 15. Towards a Republic
- Epilogue: The new Ireland
- Further reading
- Index
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