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Overview
Revisionism has been an important issue in Irish history for several years, as varying partisan accounts of the Irish past have been rewritten and "rescued" by journalists and historians of different political persuasions. The Making of Modern Irish History brings together distinguished historians of Ireland, each of whom tackles a key question, issue or event in Irish history since the eighteenth century.Topics discussed include the Great Famine, new ideas on the 1916 rising, the "diaspora," and the current troubles of the country. These original contributions take account of new evidence and perspectives, as well as up-to-date historical methodology. Their combination of synthesis and analysis represent a valuable guide to the present state of the writing of modern Irish history.
Synopsis
Revisionism has been an important issue in Irish history for several years, as varying partisan accounts of the Irish past have been rewritten and "rescued" by journalists and historians of different political persuasions. The Making of Modern Irish History brings together distinguished historians of Ireland, each of whom tackles a key question, issue or event in Irish history since the eighteenth century.
Topics discussed include the Great Famine, new ideas on the 1916 rising, the "diaspora," and the current troubles of the country. These original contributions take account of new evidence and perspectives, as well as up-to-date historical methodology. Their combination of synthesis and analysis represent a valuable guide to the present state of the writing of modern Irish history.
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An examination of this artist's life from the poverty of his youth to his meteoric rise, the years of fame, his decline into alcoholism, and death in 1960 at the age of 63. It incorporates interviews with family, friends, and colleagues, and includes critical analyses of existing recordings, a discography, and numerous previously unpublished photos. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)