A Brief History of Ireland

For many centuries, Ireland—a remote island at the edge of Europe—held a special place in world culture. Over 8,000 years, Ireland had to endure civil wars, enemy raids and conquests, famine, and religious splits, yet this unique and distinctive island never lost its connection to ancient traditions. British historian Joseph Kuhle skillfully describes the gripping events of the past and the complex fate of the Irish in the present, revealing the multifaceted character of this country. What were ancient Celtic settlements like? How did the Viking invasion change the island’s history? What was Saint Patrick’s mission? How did the Irish manage to preserve their language?

This book will open for you an incredible island with an amazing destiny. “The Irish can be proud that in the modern world their country is taken seriously.” (Joseph Kuhle). The book is published in Russian in two series under the titles “A Brief History of Ireland” (the “Cities and People” series) and “Ireland. A Brief History of the Emerald Island: From Celtic Myths to Saint Patrick’s Day” (the “Historical Interest” series).