Heritage of Ireland - A History of Ireland and Its People

This book is a celebration of Irish life and culture. The history of the Emerald Isle is as fascinating as the heroic myths enshrined in the Irish imagination. Beginning even before the arrival of the Celts, the stirring and often tragic events of Irish history are chronicled, from the impacty of the Viking, Norman and Tudor conquests to the effects of the Reformation, the Famine and the political struggles of the 19th and 20th centuries. History, climate and culture have worked together to create a distinctively Irish identity, and Ireland's breathtakingly beautiful landscape is filled with monuments to her diverse traditions and great cultural achievements, from Celtic metalwork and the illuminated manuscripts of the monastic golden age to the thriving culture of the present day. Stunning illustrations complement an authoritative text that brings to life the splendid heritage of Ireland...