Milestones in Irish History

Succinct and readable, Milestones in Irish History goes beyond the 'what' and 'when' to elucidate the 'why' of the troubled but fascinating course of Irish history. The book spans the whole range of Irish history, from the megalithic era to the late twentieth century. Contributors include the leading experts in their fields, among them Frank Mitchell, J. J. Lee, John A. Murphy, Margaret Mac Curtain and Ronan Fanning.