The Oxford Companion to Irish History (Oxford Paperback Reference) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199234833 ISBN 13: 9780199234837

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2007

Synopsis

'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 authoritative guide to all aspects of Ireland's past from earliest times to the present day. There is coverage not only of leading political figures, organizations, and events but also of subjects such as dress, music, sport, and diet. Traditional topics such as the rebellion of 1798 and the Irish Civil War sit alongside entries on newly developing areas such as women's history and popular culture. In addition to A-Z entries the Companion includes a section of maps showing the shape of modern Ireland, post-reformation ecclesiastical divisions in Ireland, political divisions circa 800, Ireland circa 1350, Ireland in the late 15th century, and the pattern of transport and communications in Ireland. There is also a subject index, which groups headwords into thematic batches to provide an alternative way to access the entries. The Oxford Companion to Irish History is invaluable to students as a work of general reference and to the general public with an interest in the history and culture of Ireland. It also appeals to academics both for the longer analytical entries and as a source of reference for topics outside their immediate area of expertise.

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Review:

"Review from previous edition a compilation which, without sacrificing scholarship, triumphantly lays before the reader so much that is both useful and new...this is a companion to be cherished"--Toby Barnard, TLS"will provide an essential reference work for all journalists, historians, diplomats and indeed anyone who wishes to find out quickly the who, the when, and the what in Irish history"--Thomas Bartlett, Irish Times"judicious and authoritative...invaluable to academics and taxi drivers alike"--Roy Foster, The Times"fine book of reference"--Edward Pearce, History Today "Review from previous edition a compilation which, without sacrificing scholarship, triumphantly lays before the reader so much that is both useful and new...this is a companion to be cherished"--Toby Barnard, TLS "will provide an essential reference work for all journalists, historians, diplomats and indeed anyone who wishes to find out quickly the who, the when, and the what in Irish history"--Thomas Bartlett, Irish Times "judicious and authoritative...invaluable to academics and taxi drivers alike"--Roy Foster, The Times "fine book of reference"--Edward Pearce, History Today "Review from previous edition a compilation which, without sacrificing scholarship, triumphantly lays before the reader so much that is both useful and new...this is a companion to be cherished"--Toby Barnard, TLS "will provide an essential reference work for all journalists, historians, diplomats and indeed anyone who wishes to find out quickly the who, the when, and the what in Irish history"--Thomas Bartlett, Irish Times "judicious and authoritative...invaluable to academics and taxi drivers alike"--Roy Foster, The Times "fine book of reference"--Edward Pearce, History Today "Review from previous edition a compilation which, without sacrificing scholarship, triumphantly lays before the reader so much that is both useful and new...this is a companion to be cherished"--Toby Barnard, TLS"will provide an essential reference work for all journalists, historians, diplomats and indeed anyone who wishes to find out quickly the who, the when, and the what in Irish history"--Thomas Bartlett, Irish Times"judicious and authoritative...invaluable to academics and taxi drivers alike"--Roy Foster, The Times"fine book of reference"--Edward Pearce, History Today

Book Description:

Affordable paperback of the latest edition of the definitive reference work on all aspects of the Irish past

About this edition

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0199234833
• ISBN 13: 9780199234837
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 672
• Editor: Connolly S. J.