Atlas of Irish History

There are many ways to study history and atlases provide one of the best tools for doing so, offering a visual portrait of the changes that a group, a country, or a region undergo. This book, the first full-color atlas covering the span of Irish history, provides a graphic portrait of the island's past from Celtic times right up through the 1990s. Accompanied by explanatory texts, the maps depict such events as the Viking... Read Full Review

Editor Sean Duffy's Atlas of Irish history is a fine, worthy addition to your Irish-related library. Whether you're a newcomer to Irish history or a card-carrying gaelophile, this atlas has much to offer, covering several thousand years of Irish history in a concise, highly readable, and strikingly visual manner.The concept of the Irish Atlas is simple yet highly effective. Generally one page of text is followed by a thematic... Read Full Review

For the price, this is probably one of the finest graphical summaries of Irish history. The Atlas starts with the Irish origins from pre-Celtic times to modern Ireland of the 1990's. By far the most rewarding attribute of the Atlas are the excellent thematic maps that accompany each important phase of Irish history. Also included with the well-written text are wonderfully clear illustrations. This is a must for any European/Irish... Read Full Review

In a relatively small number of pages, the authors provide a vast amount of information for the student of Irish history. This work should be in the library of every person with an interest in the Emerald Isle.

This book obviously represents a considerable work effort. It presents volumes of information in a clear and concise manner. Invaluable as a reference for those with any interest in Irish history.