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Goldenlover


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Hi everyone!

I recently found this forum, and have been thoroughly enjoying all the great information!  My husband and I will be taking our first ever trip to Ireland this April (I'll post questions/info on that separately).  We both have Irish ancestors, but I'm embarrased to say I'm not well versed in Ireland's history.

So, I'm looking for a book (or two) that is easy to read but gives a good overview of the country's history so I'm a little more informed (and can plan a better trip).  I'd love to hear your recommendations.

Thanks!
Goldenlover

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Not JUST history, but from the archives:

http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?forumID=65127&p=3&topicID=4107368


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Goldenlover, 

Welcome to my forum! Glad to hear you are enjoying reading all the posts and info. Bob gave you info about an old post about historical fiction. But you want the history of Ireland. 

Try some of the ones below: 

The Course of Irish History by T. W. Moody 
How the Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill 
The Oxford History of Ireland by R.F. Foster

You would ask this question when my Irish book collection is in boxes as I redo my office. Once I put them back on the shelf I will add to the list. 

Michele

-- Edited by Michele Erdvig at 01:59, 2009-02-02

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Goldenlover


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Bob - thanks for the link! I also came across that page while poking around the website and many of those sound interesting.

Michele - thanks for the recommendations and the wonderful site/forum! I'll check those titles out as well.

Goldenlover

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A book that I highly recommend is, "In Search of Ancient Ireland: The Origins of the Irish from Neolithic times to the coming of the English." by Carmel McCaffrey & Leo Eaton. Very interesting and enjoyable reading.

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Carrie,

Thanks for adding your suggestion. I have that book in my collection too.

Michele

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