History and Memory in Modern Ireland - Softcover

McBride, Ian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521793661 ISBN 13: 9780521793667

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2001

Synopsis

This volume addresses a subject of vital importance to the study of Irish history--literature and politics. Although collective memory and commemoration has attracted much attention from British, French and American scholars, this is the first major study of the relationship between history and memory in Ireland--closing a remarkable gap in the literature, considering the frequency with which Unionists as well as nationalists have invoked the past, erected monuments and observed anniversaries. This book helps define the main concepts and issues in an emerging field of inquiry.

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Review:

'... a highly impressive work.' History

'There is much to be learned from the authors in this collection ... this book is a commendable and balanced attempt to relate perceived memory to actual history in the current political context.' Irish Democrat

'McBride is to be commended for compiling his universally contentious History and Memory in Modern Ireland.' Irish Political Studies

'This collection of essays, from a variety of perspectives, challenges assumptions and provides fresh ideas on the study of memory and its interactions with history, whether documented, oral or visual. The book is enhanced by excellent illustrations.' James Kelly, St. Patrick's College

Book Description:

This 2001 volume addresses a subject of vital importance to the study of Irish history, literature and politics, and is the first major study of its kind. Examining pivotal moments in Irish history, it investigates the ways in which they have been recalled, commemorated and mythologised.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0521793661
• ISBN 13: 9780521793667
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 292