086771
London
1971
13,5×21,5
meki
engleski
Cijena: 10,00 EUR
First published in 1952, A Short History of Ireland by J. C. Beckett (James Camlin Beckett) is considered one of the seminal and authoritative works on Irish history. Beckett, a distinguished historian at Queen's University Belfast, provides a concise yet detailed overview of the political, social, and economic development of the island. Although the book covers a wide range of time, it places particular emphasis on the 19th and early 20th centuries. The work has been praised for its objectivity, clarity, and economy of expression. Critics have described it as a "masterful achievement" that has succeeded in replacing the extensive histories of modern Ireland that had preceded it. Beckett analyses key events such as the English conquests, religious conflicts, and the quest for Irish independence, skillfully balancing high politics with everyday life. Minor damage of the book spine.
