Irish History

The Atlas of the Irish Revolution draws together existing and ongoing new research into the revolutionary period in a broad ranging and inclusive manner. It includes contributions from leading scholars across a range of disciplines

From prehistoric times to the present day this comprehensive history presents the story of Ireland in bite-size chunks. With illustrations throughout this is an attractive and practical guide to Ireland's colourful history.

The Maamtrasna Murders provides a cultural history of the events and subsequent impact of the renowned Maamtrasna murders from the perspective of language change in late nineteenth-century Ireland. Uncovering archival materials not previously consulted, this work moves Maamtrasna's violation of human rights from a local to a global stage.

Marking fifty years since the start of the Troubles, this landmark book brings together stories spanning the conflict from more than sixty journalists who were on the ground in Northern Ireland. Featuring contributions from Kate Adie, Martin Bell, Nicholas Witchell, John Irvine, Denis Murray, David McKittrick, Gloria Hunniford, and others.

Dun Laoghaire Harbour was built 200 years ago, the marvel of it's time. It is many stories, those of shipwrecks, forgotten heroes, prison ships, German torpedoes and an entertainment palace by the sea. Above all it is a very human story of poverty, hardship and true determination. It will fill you with wonder to read them.

Dean Ruxton unravels the complex mind of the notorious hangman James Berry as he sets out to bring to a conclusion the case of two notorious murders in Galway in 1885.