A New Dictionary of Irish History from 1800

A New Dictionary of Irish History from 1800

Author: D. J. Hickey

Publisher: Gill Books

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 536

ISBN-13:

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The first paperback edition of the definitive reference book on modern Irish history. Comprising almost 2,000 headwords, it remains the only such work completely devoted to the modern period.


A Dictionary of British and Irish History

A Dictionary of British and Irish History

Author: Robert Peberdy

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-12-02

Total Pages: 720

ISBN-13: 0631201548

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An authoritative and extensive resource for British and Irish history Quickly access basic information on the history of the British Isles from this reliable resource. A Dictionary of British and Irish History provides concise information covering all periods of prehistory and history for every part of the British Isles. Within this one book, you’ll find summary accounts of events, biographies, definitions of terms, and far more. Using alphabetically organized headwords, readers will easily locate the content and details they seek. A Dictionary of British and Irish History not only serves as a reference tool, but also stimulates broader learning. Entries are interrelated and cross-referenced to help you expand your knowledge of different areas of history. Discover comparable entries on England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales See overviews of major topics and historical events Get facts instantly or browse entries Use the Dictionary as an information source or a launch point for expanding knowledge This reference book will become an essential resource for students of British and Irish history as well as for professionals, journalists, teachers, and those who use historical information in their work. Further, anyone wanting to establish the basics of the history of the British Isles will find this a valuable addition to their library.


Byrnes Dictionary of Irish Local History

Byrnes Dictionary of Irish Local History

Author: Joseph Byrne

Publisher: Mercier Press Ltd

Published: 2004-06-30

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 1856358003

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What was a mark? Livery of seisin? Letters patent? This remarkable Dictionary of Irish Local History will be able to tell you. Entries are fully cross-referenced and come replete with full biographical paraphernalia to enable readers to engage in further reading. Primarily intended for local historians, but the interconnectedness of the local and wider worlds is recognised by the inclusion of a range of entries relating to national institutions, religion, archaeology, education, land issues, lay associations and political movements. It is an indispensable work, which will enable local historians to make better sense of the evidence for the past.


Historical Dictionary of Ireland

Historical Dictionary of Ireland

Author: Frank A. Biletz

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2013-11-01

Total Pages: 571

ISBN-13: 9780810850774

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All places undergo change, but in few has this change been quite as sweeping as Ireland both the independent Republic of Ireland and dependent Northern Ireland so it is good to see where it is heading at present. Obviously, that has to be judged on the background of where it is coming from, not only over the past decade or so but over centuries and, indeed, millennia. This new edition of Historical Dictionary of Ireland is an excellent resource for discovering the history of Ireland. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The cross-referenced dictionary section has over 600 entries on significant persons, places and events, political parties and institutions (including the Catholic church) with period forays into literature, music and the arts. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Ireland."


Longman Handbook of Modern Irish History Since 1800

Longman Handbook of Modern Irish History Since 1800

Author: Alan O'Day

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-06-11

Total Pages: 819

ISBN-13: 1317897110

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This compact and accessible reference work provides all the essential facts and figures about major aspects of modern Irish history from the passing of the Act of Union to the premiership of Bertie Ahern. Offering a full chronology , this book gives the reader a full insight on major aspects of modern Irish history. The book explores population, education, social structure and religion; economic statistics covering agriculture, trade, prices and wages, transport and unemployment and a further wealth of material on Irish women's history, treaties, elections, law, communications, a glossary and biographical information.


Historical Dictionary of Ireland

Historical Dictionary of Ireland

Author: Frank A. Biletz

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2013-11-14

Total Pages: 643

ISBN-13: 0810870916

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All places undergo change, but in few has this change been quite as sweeping as Ireland – both the independent Republic of Ireland and dependent Northern Ireland – so it is good to see where it is heading at present. Obviously, that has to be judged on the background of where it is coming from, not only over the past decade or so but over centuries and, indeed, millennia. This new edition of Historical Dictionary of Ireland is an excellent resource for discovering the history of Ireland. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The cross-referenced dictionary section has over 600 entries on significant persons, places and events, political parties and institutions (including the Catholic church) with period forays into literature, music and the arts. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Ireland.


Illustrated Dictionary of Irish History

Illustrated Dictionary of Irish History

Author: Guy De la Bédoyère

Publisher: Gill

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13:

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The Irish people have a great sense of national identity drawn from a history that mixes oppression and emancipation. This reference offers a complete A-to-Z journey through a turbulent past which has shaped the country. It provides a comprehensive background to, and a deeper understanding of, a great many characters and events. From the mythology of Fionn mac Cumhail and the Giant's Causeway to the legendary modern political figures of de Valera and Collins - from the barren limestone cliffs of the Aran Islands to the vibrant city life of Dublin - every aspect of Irish history is covered in these extensively cross-referenced A to Z entries.