The story of the Irish race; a popular history of Ireland,

by Seumas MacManus, 1869-1960

1921

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Available

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DA912.M32

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Volunteer NY-BC

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To understand modern Ireland one must understand the history of Ireland. Its legends, religious and political life, culture, and wider contributions to the world remain linked to its rich past. In The Story of the Irish Race, popular writer and storyteller Seumas MacManus provides a wide-ranging look at the development of Ireland and its people. Beginning with the early colonization by the Milesius of Spain, MacManus explores ancient stories about the Tuatha De Danann, Cuchullain, Fionn and the Fian, Irish invasions of Britain, St. Bridget and St. Patrick, Irish missionaries and scholars abroad, and life and culture in ancient and medieval Ireland. He also investigates more recent events and names in Irish history, such as Oliver Cromwell, "The Wild Geese," Wolfe Tone, Daniel O'Connell, the Fenians, the Famine, Charles Stewart Parnell, and the Land League. From its earliest days to the Easter Rising, MacManus provides an entertaining and enlightening look at one of the most fascinating cultures we know.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member Kirconnell

This book is finally finished. The author lamented in the prologue that many people knew little about Irish history. His worries are over. Anyone who completes this book will know everything there is to know about the Irish race. The many hardships detailed in this book that the Irish have suffered

are enough to cause one to cry. However, I feel that less passionate writing would have been more effective. After all, the trials and unfair political burdens placed on these people speak for themselves. I now have a very broad knowledge and a greater sympathy for those who lived and are living in Ireland.

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LibraryThing member pjsullivan

A readable book covering the highlights of Irish history from ancient times to about 1920. A bit biased in favor of the Irish, but so what? Interesting and authoritative.

LibraryThing member SumisBooks

This was a very good read. The author presents their points in an easy-to-follow manner instead of listing years and numbers and droning on. MacManus instead writes the information in a narrative and this makes it a much better read in my opinion. It is very obvious that the author has researched

all their information as their writing flows effortlessly from point to point. The information was great to read. I definitely learned a few new things about the Irish Race. I would definitely recommend this book to all who are interested in Celts, Ireland, or general history.

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