Malachy McCourt's History of Ireland

by Malachy McCourt

Book Overview

New York Times bestselling author Malachy McCourt offers an authoritative and engrossing one-volume chronicle of Ireland from pre-Christian times to the present, told with Irish flair by the gifted... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0762419652
• ISBN13: 9780762419654
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Running Press Book Publishers
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.2" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

The little island to the west of England has brought more to the world than the world knows.

The little island to the west of England has brought more to the world than the world knows. Malachy McCourt's "History of Ireland" covers the nation's complete history, touching on subjects in its history as diverse as Viking invasions to Ireland's contributions to the fine arts. Nothing is left out- real history and mythology alike are covered in full. "History of Ireland" is comprehensive, well written and composed by best-selling author Malachy McCourt. It's a top pick for community library history collections, and for anyone who wants to learn more about this oft-forgotten major piece of world history.

Just Because

This item was purchased as a gift which has not yet been presented, however I have read much, if not all of Malachy's works and am confident that "History ....." is deserving of the 5 stars that I give .....

This is a good read.

McCourt brings Irish history to life. Makes reading history interesting. Now, where was he when I was in school?

This is a Terriffic book

Well written and the seller was totally honest about the product. It is a must read for anyone wanting to understand Irish History.

Engagingly Irish...a warm overview of the Emerald Isle

To tell the history of Ireland, one needs to not only capture the truth of Ireland, but also the spirit of Ireland. What a tragedy it would be to tell Irish history in a boring or dry fashion. Fortunately for readers, McCourt not only captures fascinating historical details, but he is able to convey the story in an entertaining and rollicking fashion...as befitting the subject matter. The cast of characters here is huge and varied, ranging from St. Patrick to Yeats to Bono, and the book feels a bit like a friendly night at the pub with a nice fire, some songs, and a pint or two. McCourt takes an epic history, filled with triumph and tragedy, and brings it down to a personal level. This is a must-read for all who are Irish and all who are Irish at heart.