The Macmillan Atlas of Irish History.
Author: DUFFY, Sean (Editor).
New York: Macmillan, 1997. 144 pages. Illustrated. Hardback.
Here is the first full-color atlas of Ireland’s history–from the ancient Celtic times right up to the tumult of the present day. Using a combination of 70 color illustrations and more than 60 specially-commissioned thematic maps, the atlas is a superb graphic representation of Ireland’s rich past.
The text, written by six leading scholars–all experts in their respective periods–gives an integrated, innovative overview of Irish history. The maps and text combine to explore subjects as diverse as the spread of Christianity; the nature of Norman colonization; the impact of the Reformation; the Elizabethan, Cromwellian, and Williamite wars; the revival of the Catholic Church; the Famine; the rise of nationalism; and the development of the present conflict in Northern Ireland.
The maps illuminate Ireland’s complex history, bringing to life a concise, authoritative text. A comprehensive, visually dynamic reference, this atlas captures the character, spirit, and vitality of Irish history.
• Showcases more than 60 definitive, full-color maps and 70 contemporary illustrations
• Informs with innovative, up-to-date, and visually exciting maps and graphics
• Features the historical background of the major events that shaped Irish history
• Provides an indispensable reference for both students and interested readers–including the 106 million Americans who trace their ancestry to Ireland
ISBN: 0028620119
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