A Short History of Ireland, 1500-2000

John Gibney

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Yale University
09 August 2025

History; British & Irish history

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""A Short History of Ireland stands out for its brevity, but also for its accessibility. . . . A solid introduction not only to the key events and themes of Irish history, but also to the processes of that history, too."" —Seán Hewitt, Irish Times

A concise history of Ireland from the Protestant Reformation to the present day – newly revised and expanded

In this compact and accessible account, John Gibney traces five centuries of Irish history. He explores major events and key themes, including the Cromwellian conquest, the Great Famine, and the struggle for independence. Wide-ranging and brisk, engaging and informative, this is essential reading for anyone interested in Ireland's complex past.

By: John Gibney
Imprint: Yale University
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 127mm,
ISBN: 9780300279597
ISBN 10: 0300279590
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 09 August 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Gibney completed his doctorate at Trinity College Dublin. He is the author of a number of books including The Shadow of a Year: The 1641 Rebellion in Irish History and Memory.

Reviews for A Short History of Ireland, 1500-2000

“This admirable, succinct account of developments in Irish society from the sixteenth century to the present identifies several unresolved historiographical issues, and offers an especially judicious discussion of controversies concerning the 18th and 19th centuries.”—Nicholas Canny, National University of Ireland, Galway -- Nicholas Canny “Succinct, clearly written, and up-to-date. John Gibney condenses great masses of historical matter into brisk, accessible, narrative.”—James Smyth, University of Notre Dame -- James Smyth