Modern Ireland: 1600-1972

This masterful blend of narrative and interpretation examines how key events in Irish history contributed to the creation of the "Irish Nation" In Modern Ireland: 1600-1972, R.F. Foster provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of Irish history and key cultural, religious, and political events that shaped the country. "The most brilliant and courageous Irish historian of his generation" —Colm Tóibín, London Review of Books "Remarkable ... Foster gives a wise and balanced account of both forces of unity and forces of diversity ... a master work of scholarship" —Bernard Crick, New Statesman "'A tour de force ... Anyone who really wants to make sense of Ireland and the Irish must read Roy Foster's magnificent and accessible Modern Ireland" —Anthony Clare "A magnificent book. It supersedes all other accounts of modern Irish history" —Conor Cruise O'Brien, Sunday Times
ASIN: 0140132503
VSKU: 31URM8009Z5X_ns
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Foster, R. F.
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.