
This third edition of Joseph Coohill's bestselling book has been fully updated to include the St Andrews Agreement & the decommissioning of IRA weapons. Starting with the first prehistoric inhabitants of the isl&, the book takes us right up to the present day, covering the Great Famine, Home Rule, the Good Friday Agreement, & beyond. Clear & lucid, Coohill's writing paints an engaging picture of a people for whom history is a key part of present-day reality. Reviewing differing historical interpretations, Coohill allows the reader to come to their own conclusions. Highly accessible, yet demonstrating a sophisticated level of analysis, this book will continue to provide a valuable resource to tourists, students & all those wishing to acquaint themselves further with the complex identity of the Irish people.