Ireland: A Reference Guide From The Renaissance To The Present (European Nations)

Ireland, from the European Nations series, is a useful reference guide for any student interested in the modern history of Ireland. This new volume provides a wealth of information on the people, places, events, and issues that are crucial to the study of Irish history, as well as a chronology of Irish history from the 16th century to the present and a general narrative of Irish history in the same time frame. Ireland provides the public library, college, and high school reader with a foundation in Irish history. Major areas of coverage include Ireland's special relationship with American history, Ireland's troubled political history, and Ireland's cultural contributions to the world.