Ireland's Forgotten Past: A History of the Overlooked and Disremembered
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Description
Why did the Romans never try to conquer Ireland? Why did the King of Spain give his name to an Irish county? And how did brandy change the course of Irish history? Turtle Bunbury explores unexpected corners of the past to offer an informative and entertaining glimpse into 36 lesser-known tales from Irish history, from the eruption of a massive volcano in County Armagh sixty million years ago to more recent events that have made Ireland the vibrant place it is today. In his inimitable sparkly style, Bunbury explores the people and events from high to low that played major roles in Irelands fascinating past but have since been overlooked. These alternative annals include tales of spymasters and scientists, battlefields and brothels, tailors and traitors. Irelands Forgotten Past paints a surprising, witty and engaging new portrait of an Ireland you thought you knew.
With 37 illustrations
Book details
- Format:Paperback
- Pages:224 Pages
- Dimensions:198 x 129 mm
- Publication date:05 August 2021
- Publisher:Thames & Hudson Ltd
- Language:English
- ISBN10:0500296367
- ISBN-13:9780500296363