Publisher's Synopsis
""A Hundred Years of Irish History"" is a book written by Richard Barry O'Brien that covers the history of Ireland from 1800 to 1900. The book is divided into four parts, each covering a different period in Irish history. The first part covers the period from 1800 to 1845, which was marked by the Act of Union between Ireland and Great Britain, the rise of Catholic Emancipation, and the Great Famine. The second part covers the period from 1845 to 1867, which was marked by the Young Ireland movement, the Fenian uprising, and the rise of Irish nationalism. The third part covers the period from 1867 to 1891, which was marked by the Land War, the Home Rule movement, and the rise of the Irish Parliamentary Party. The final part covers the period from 1891 to 1900, which was marked by the Parnell split, the rise of Sinn Fein, and the Boer War. Throughout the book, O'Brien provides a detailed account of the major events and figures that shaped Irish history during this period, as well as the social, economic, and political factors that contributed to these events. Overall, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in Irish history and the struggle for Irish independence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
