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Published by Edco (The Educational Company of Ireland) , 1974, this was aimed at pre Junior Cert classes ( Intermediate Cert as it was at the time) - a concise history of Ireand in the century since the Great Famine.
Despite being intended as a second level text, this is an excellent introduction to Irish history ,(in a similar vein to The Course of Irish History by Moody & Martin)
Particularly strong on the home rule era and Land War, as well as on the Revolutionary Ireland period ( c 1912-1923. Chapters also on the establishmnet and direction of the Northern State, as well as the development of politics and economy in the Irish Free State.
In summary, ideal for anyone seeking a detailed ( but not exhaustive) survey of the main developments in Irish history for the period, or as an introduction to the early history of the Republic and Northern Ireland.
Light edgewear only, no inscriptions or underlining, spine slightly sunned. 424 pages, index and lists of further reading .
