{"product_id":"a-brief-history-of-ireland-brief-history-running-press","title":"A Brief History of Ireland (Brief History (Running Press))","description":"The perfect introduction to the Irish story-a story wrapped in mythology and legend.\n\nSince its very origins, Ireland has become the home for a successive series of invaders-the Celts, Christians, Vikings, and Normans. And despite deprivation, desperation, and suppression, Ireland has developed an unwavering sense of purpose and place.\n\nIn this lucid and fascinating introduction to the island's story, Richard Killeen separates the history from the myths. Ranging from Ireland's pre-Gaelic origins to the present day, it emphasizes the island's uniqueness as well as it close ties to English and European culture. The tangled and often violent relationship between Ireland and the English crown is a key part of the story, as are nationalism, religious allegiances, and the island's internal conflicts.\n\nKilleen locates Ireland in a European and Atlantic world and explores the nation's remarkable contribution internationally: through its literature, its diaspora, and its genius for popular politics.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0762439904\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0762439904.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Killeen, Richard\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41461271035962,"sku":"DBV.0762439904.G","price":4.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0762439904-0.jpg?v=1781207570","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/a-brief-history-of-ireland-brief-history-running-press","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}