Ireland: A Concise History from the Twelfth Century to the Present Day

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Summary: Don't buy this book
Review: It is difficult to write a good book on a subject one dislikes and, clearly, Johnson is not fond of the Irish.

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Summary: A Clear Portrait of Irish History
Review: This is an eminently readable, informative history of Ireland from the twelfth century up to the late 1970's. Unlike many histories, it is not a list of statistics. Nor is it an appeal to our sensibilities. It is swift, yet comprehensive.

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Summary: Good, with fairness to different sides
Review: This seems to treat the various causes and factions in Ireland with fairness. It is a very readable account with interesting quotes from persons who observed things first-hand.