An Illustrated History Of Ireland: From The Earliest Period (1868)

By Mary Francis Cusack

Book Overview

An Illustrated History of Ireland: From the Earliest Period is a book written by Mary Francis Cusack in 1868. It is a comprehensive historical account of Ireland from prehistoric times to the 19th century. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods in Irish history, including the Celtic period, the arrival of Christianity, the Viking invasions, the Norman conquest, and the Tudor era. The book is illustrated with numerous engravings and maps that help to bring the history to life. The author provides a detailed analysis of the political, social, and cultural developments in Ireland over the centuries. She also discusses the impact of key events such as the Great Famine and the Easter Rising. An Illustrated History of Ireland: From the Earliest Period is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Irish history. It provides a fascinating insight into the country's rich and complex past and offers a compelling narrative of the struggles and triumphs of the Irish people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436773741
• ISBN13: 9781436773744
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 632 Pages
• Weight: 1.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"