by Máire Cruise O'Brien, Conor Cruise O'Brien · Thames and Hudson Ltd · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780500273791
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«Ireland: A Concise History» is the historical essay by Máire Cruise O'Brien and Conor Cruise O'Brien, published by Thames and Hudson Ltd in paperback (192 pages, in English).
The book traces the history of Ireland from the pre-Christian era to the civil rights movement in Belfast, through episodes such as the Catholic revolt against Elizabeth I, the Battle of the Boyne, the impact of the French Revolution and the fall of Charles Stewart Parnell. With an accessible and concise approach, the authors explain the key events and figures that have shaped the country.
It is part of the Illustrated National Histories collection and corresponds to the third revised edition, with bibliography and index.
Suitable for students and for those seeking a general introduction to the history of Ireland.
Donal Conor David Dermot Donat Cruise O'Brien, often nicknamed "The Cruiser", was an Irish diplomat, politician, writer, historian and academic, who served as Minister for Posts and Telegraphs from 1973 to 1977, a Senator for Dublin University from 1977 to 1979, a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dublin North-East constituency from 1969 to 1977, and a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from January 1973 to March 1973.
