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Ireland is inarguably a beautiful, enchanted place. But its history is more turbulent, fascinating, and terrible than any other. From the first English presence in Ireland in the twelfth century, through siege, rebellion, and civil war, to Irish ascendancy, home rule, and the present-day...

The Emerald Isle has no shortage of cultural touchpoints—from foam-topped pints of Guinness to the poetry of Yeats, raucous St. Patrick's Day festivities to the music of U2 and Hozier. Ireland has long been understood as a welcoming people and a popular destination. War, famine, and religious...

'Captivating, notable, brilliant, thought-provoking' A New Yorker Best Book of 2025 'A vigorous and engaging new study of the Irish famine . . . Richly underpinned by research in contemporary sources and firmly rooted in historical scholarship.' Fintan O'Toole 'Comprehensive, elegantly written...

At 1.20am on 24 March 1922, five men, four dressed in police uniforms, broke into the north Belfast house of Owen McMahon, a well-known Catholic publican. They gathered the male members of the family, told them to ‘say their prayers’ and fatally shot McMahon, four of his sons and Eddie...

From the acclaimed author of the wonderfully funny and openhearted (NPR) Drinking with Men comes a poignant, wrenching, and ultimately hopeful bookequal parts memoir and social historythat follows the author, after a series of tragic losses, to Northern Ireland, where she finds a path toward...

In 2015, the Irish government commissioned an investigation into the states network of Mother and Baby Homes after the discovery of a mass grave containing the remains of up to eight hundred children prompted international outrage. The homes, which operated from the 1920s to the 1990s, were...

Discover the pivotal political, military, and cultural events that shaped British and Irish history, from Stone Age Britain to the present day, in this revised and updated book. The History of Britain and Ireland is an invaluable resource for families, students, and anyone seeking to learn more...

This audiobook includes an exclusive author's note from Tom Keneally. John Mitchel, Irishman, lawyer, journalist, activist and politician, is a complex character. Charged with treason in Ireland and tried by an English judge he was snuck off mainland Ireland on the day he was charged to avoid a...

In The Great Shame, Thomas Keneally—the bestselling, Booker Prize–winning author of Schindler’s List—combines the authority of a brilliant historian and the narrative grace of a great novelist to present a gripping account of the Irish diaspora. The nineteenth century saw Ireland lose...

Henry V is regarded as the great English hero, lionised in his own day for his victory at Agincourt, his piety and his rigorous application of justice. But what was he really like? In this ground-breaking book, Ian Mortimer portrays Henry in the pivotal year of his reign. Recording the dramatic...

Ireland and India seem far apart, with apparently little in common in terms of culture, language, and tradition. Yet appearances can be deceiving: there are, in fact, remarkable similarities between the cultures that, once noticed, are impossible to ignore. They point to a shared kinship thousands of years ago that upends the concept of separation between Eastern and Western cultures.

'This is a book I've been looking forward to for a very long time.' Kathy Burke Meet Peter Paul. 10 years old, well meaning, but confused by the word of adults around him, we first meet Peter hanging from a first floor window sill in his mum's big pants. Having five sisters, an adoring mum and a...

This gripping history of the Irish famine reveals how a catastrophic crop failure sparked a desperate mass migration. When a mysterious blight decimated the island's primary food source, agrarian families under British rule faced unimaginable starvation, eviction, and disease. Perfect for a...

Explore a gripping historical deep-dive into the political struggle and sectarian division that defined the Troubles. Perfect for your daily commute, this thought-provoking narrative transforms a complex European history topic into an accessible, human-centered story. Witness how contrasting...

Trace an epic journey from a gritty Viking longphort to a thriving European capital in this immersive Irish history. Perfect for your daily commute or preparing for an upcoming vacation, this vivid narrative transports you straight to the banks of the River Liffey. Experience the turbulent...

Uncover the gripping European history of the 1845 potato blight, a devastating famine that forever altered a nation. Whether you are seeking a somber deep dive for your daily commute or an intense educational journey, this chronological retelling plunges you into the heart of 19th-century rural...

Discover how Norse raiders forged a thriving European capital in this immersive journey through medieval Irish history. Perfect for an engaging daily commute or travel preparation, this atmospheric narrative brings the ancient Gaelic world and the muddy, fortified camps of the River Liffey...

Uncover a millennium of Irish history and urban rebellion as a defiant city battles empires to forge a modern capital. Whether you are mapping out a heritage walking tour or seeking an immersive historical commute, this turbulent saga brings the cobblestones of Europe’s most spirited...

Experience the gripping historical tragedy of agricultural collapse and mass emigration that forever fractured a nation. Perfect for a reflective commute or an immersive deep-dive into European history, this somber yet deeply educational narrative explores how a simple crop blight collided with...

Immerse yourself in a gripping historical journey of Celtic resilience and cultural survival against relentless conquest. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this atmospheric narrative bypasses dry military dates to follow ordinary people who forged a lasting identity amidst Viking raids and...