25%OFF
Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
The Oxford Companion to Irish History
S J (Ed) Connolly
€ 23.99
€ 18.04
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for The Oxford Companion to Irish History
Paperback. In a field riven by controversy, the Oxford Companion to Irish History is a comprehensive and balanced source of information on the history of this complex and fascinating country. Written by a team of almost 100 experts, the Companion's 1,800 A-Z entries explore Irish history from earliest times to the beginning of the 21st century. Editor(s): Connolly, S. J. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 672 pages, 7 maps, 1 line diagram. BIC Classification: 1DBR; GBC; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 194 x 41. Weight in Grams: 484.
'A companion to be cherished', 'judicious and authoritative', 'informative and entertaining', an 'invaluable work of reference' - these are just some of the phrases used by reviewers to describe the Oxford Companion to Irish History. The history of Ireland has long been at the epicentre of political and academic debate. Interest in Irish culture, politics, and society, both ancient and modern, never seems to falter, not only in scholarly circles but also among the general public. With over 1,800 entries, this Companion - now available in the Oxford Paperback Reference series - offers a comprehensive and ... Read more
'A companion to be cherished', 'judicious and authoritative', 'informative and entertaining', an 'invaluable work of reference' - these are just some of the phrases used by reviewers to describe the Oxford Companion to Irish History. The history of Ireland has long been at the epicentre of political and academic debate. Interest in Irish culture, politics, and society, both ancient and modern, never seems to falter, not only in scholarly circles but also among the general public. With over 1,800 entries, this Companion - now available in the Oxford Paperback Reference series - offers a comprehensive and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
672
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Series
Oxford Quick Reference
Condition
New
Weight
489g
Number of Pages
672
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199691869
SKU
V9780199691869
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-3
About S J (Ed) Connolly
Sean Connolly is Professor of Irish History at the School of History and Anthropology, Queen's University, Belfast. His previous posts have included Archivist at the Public Record Office of Ireland, Lecturer at St Patrick's College, Dublin, and Lecturer and later Reader in History at the University of Ulster. He is the author and editor of a number of titles.
Reviews for The Oxford Companion to Irish History
The mix of entries...is truly eclectic and surprising
Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine
excellent reference book
01/06/11
essential reference tool.
Your Family History
Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine
excellent reference book
01/06/11
essential reference tool.
Your Family History