This concise yet comprehensive history of Ireland covers the major events, figures, and movements that have shaped this fascinating country from ancient times to the present day. With a keen eye for detail and an engaging writing style, author Justin H. McCarthy brings the story of Ireland to life, from the legendary tales of the Fianna to the modern struggles for peace and prosperity. A must-read for anyone interested in Irish history or culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.