We Declare: Landmark Documents in Ireland's History
Aldous, Richard; Puirseil, Niamh
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Great Irish Documents presents the most momentous and stirring documents in the history of Ireland. From St Patrick's confession, via the harrowing reports of the Famine Relief Commission, the dramatic Proclamation of the Republic and the controversial 1921 Anglo-Irish treaty, to the road to peace and the Good Friday agreement, here is a unique overview of over 1500 years of Irish history. The transcript of each document is preceded by an introduction, written by Professor Richard Aldous, that places the text in its historical context and explains its significance, as well as by iconic images of the documents and their ... Read more
Great Irish Documents presents the most momentous and stirring documents in the history of Ireland. From St Patrick's confession, via the harrowing reports of the Famine Relief Commission, the dramatic Proclamation of the Republic and the controversial 1921 Anglo-Irish treaty, to the road to peace and the Good Friday agreement, here is a unique overview of over 1500 years of Irish history. The transcript of each document is preceded by an introduction, written by Professor Richard Aldous, that places the text in its historical context and explains its significance, as well as by iconic images of the documents and their ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Quercus Publishing
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847246721
SKU
KTK0099215
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Aldous, Richard; Puirseil, Niamh
Dr Richard Aldous is the head of the School of History and Archives at University College, Dublin. He comments regularly on international affairs on Radio 4 and 5, Prime Time, Questions and Answers and contributes to the Irish Times. His published works include The Lion and the Unicorn, Tunes of Glory, Harold MacMillan and the Irish Christmas no. 1 Great ... Read more
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