| Author |
Finerty, John F. (John Frederick), 1846-1908 |
| Title |
Ireland: The People's History of Ireland, Volume 1 (of 2)
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| Original Publication |
United States: The Cooperative Publication Society,1904.
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| Series Title |
World's Best Histories
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
D A Alexander, Barry Abrahamsen, Natrona County Library, Casper, Wyoming and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Ireland: The People's History of Ireland, Volume 1" by John F. Finerty is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The text delves into the rich and complex history of Ireland, addressing the narrative from ancient times through significant events, such as the Reformation and invasions. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the people and culture of Ireland, particularly for those unfamiliar with its past. At the start of the volume, Finerty discusses geographical and physical characteristics of Ireland, outlining its divisions into provinces and detailing the nation's fertile land and vibrant resources. The text emphasizes the importance of Ireland's history, noting the influence of its early inhabitants, the establishment of social structures, and the impact of various invasions, including the Danish and Norman incursions. Finerty aims to illuminate the contributions of the Irish people to the wider world and their enduring legacy, especially as it relates to the Irish diaspora in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Ireland -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67845 |
| Release Date |
Apr 15, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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