The History Of Ireland (Volume Ii) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789354301148)

A luminous chronicle of Ireland's layered past, rendered with scholastic rigour and storyteller's pulse. History comes alive in print. This Irish history book reads as a classic historical account that spans medieval Ireland history and the unsettled world of early modern Ireland, threading legal lore, bardic voices and the resonant themes of irish legends and myths into a coherent narrative. Keating's prose negotiates the line between annal and interpretation, offering discerning assessments that make the volume valuable both as an academic reference and as an engaging companion for history enthusiasts. The sweep of seventeenth-century Ireland is presented with attention to continuity and change, while its pages remain attentive to the cultural detail prized by students of celtic culture studies. Part of the enduring chronicles of Ireland and a central entry among geoffrey keating works, Volume II balances learned footwork with readable momentum, welcoming casual readers without losing the depth collectors seek. Regarded for generations as a foundational voice in Irish historiography, Keating shaped how later writers understood origin, law and identity; his narrative helped frame debates that still inform medieval and early modern scholarship. For those pursuing irish heritage exploration, the book supplies texture and testimony that complement archaeological and legal sources, and it rewards readers looking to trace the threads of national memory. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Ideal for collectors of classic literature, students of history and anyone drawn to the chronicles of Ireland, this edition makes a distinguished work accessible and resonant for contemporary readers. Scholars and teachers will find the volume dependable for classroom use or research, and family historians can draw from its narrative to enrich local and genealogical enquiry. Accessible yet substantive, this edition rewards repeated reading and thoughtful study.

Author: Geoffrey Keating
ISBN-10: 9354301142
ISBN-13: 9789354301148
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Language: English
Published: 12/02/2020
Pages: 466
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.36lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.94d