Ireland's Other History

Download or read book Ireland's Other History written by Hector McDonnell and published by Lilliput Press. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the uncertain first dawn of human presence on the island, to the death of the old order at Kinsale in 1602, Hector McDonnell delves into Ireland's cultural past. Although the island has always been a world apart, it has also been a destination for people looking for a place to settle, or for desired raw materials. The author traces the material and linguistic influences of other parts of Europe and beyond on the Irish character, and the drastic effects of prehistoric climatic upheavals and market collapses, while examining their legacy and relevance to today's environmental, economic and cultural concerns.