The Darkness Echoing

Exploring Ireland’s Places of Famine, Death and Rebellion

Dr Gillian O'Brien

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Penguin (Transworld)
06 May 2023

British & Irish history; Social & cultural history; National liberation & independence, post-colonialism; Revolutions, uprisings, rebellions

A hugely entertaining exploration of Ireland's historical sites with a dark side. Fizzing with curiosity and humour and revealing fascinating and unearthed stories from our past The Darkness Echoing will make us question and re-imagine who we are and where we've come from.

The Irish Times Top 10 Bestseller!

From war to revolution, famine to emigration, The Darkness Echoing travels around Ireland bringing its dark past to life

It's no secret that the Irish are obsessed with misery, suffering and death. And no wonder, for there is darkness everywhere you look- in cemeteries and castles, monuments and museums, stories and songs.

In The Darkness Echoing, Gillian O'Brien tours Ireland's most deliciously dark heritage sites, delving into the stories behind them and asking what they reveal about the Irish.

Energetic, illuminating and surprisingly funny, The Darkness Echoing challenges old, accepted narratives about Ireland, and asks intriguing questions about Ireland's past, present and future.

'My history book of the year' Ryan Tubridy

'As thought-provoking as it is informative and entertaining' Irish Times

'Hugely enjoyable, thought-provoking and informative ... An essential read' History Ireland

By: Dr Gillian O'Brien
Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 194mm, Width: 126mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 260g
ISBN: 9781529176957
ISBN 10: 1529176956
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 06 May 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr Gillian O'Brien is a Reader in Modern Irish History at Liverpool John Moores University. She is the author of Blood Runs Green- The Murder That Transfixed Gilded Age Chicago and is a former Irish Research Council awardee.

Reviews for The Darkness Echoing: Exploring Ireland’s Places of Famine, Death and Rebellion

Dark, mischievous ... enlightening and educating ... my history book of the year—Ryan Tubridy, RTE Radio 1 As thought-provoking as it is informative and entertaining—Irish Times A highly original book, academically rigorous and sharply observed—Business Post In her Welcome is contained perhaps the greatest opening page of an Irish history book I have ever read—Donal Fallon, Three Castles Burning Hugely enjoyable, thought-provoking and informative ... An essential read—History Ireland