WEMBLEY, United Kingdom, Dec. 1, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From withstanding political and social changes throughout time, Ireland has had its share of rich history. January 7, 1707 marked an important turnaround in the history of Ireland -- on this date, the Act of Union came in force. Ireland Within The Union 1800-1921 is a historical book that puts together the things that took place in Ireland within this Union. Learn more as Desmond Keenan reveals this part of Ireland's history.
Portraying the history and society of Ireland, Desmond Keenan's book highlights Ireland's significant contributions to the United Kingdom. It discusses in detail the reasons why Scotland, England and Ireland joined the Union and the immediate consequences of the political act. This informative book also tackles how each individual country's foreign policies greatly affected the union's international relations after it came into being. Giving importance to the church, Keenan also allots a part of his book to talk about its role and some important Catholic questions.
Learn about the colorful political history of the United Kingdom in this powerful book. Let Keenan's book be your guide as you go deeper into the story of Ireland's rich history and its struggles. Order a copy now.
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About the Author
The author was born in Northern Ireland, studied economics and sociology at The Queen's University of Belfast in Northern Ireland, and proceeded to research a doctoral thesis on a sociological study of the Catholic Church in Ireland in the early nineteenth century. After completing his doctorate, he settled in London (UK) close to the great British Newspaper Library, an offshoot of the British Library, where he continued his research. In the course of his research, he recognised the many distortions that had been introduced into the writing of Irish history for political reasons. It was his aim, in his various books, to achieve a neutral perspective within frameworks derived from other disciplines such as archaeology, sociology, and economics.
Ireland Within The Union 1800-1921 * by Desmond Keenan
Publication Date: August 18, 2008
Trade Paperback; $23.99; 460 pages; 978-1-4363-4939-0
Cloth Hardback; $34.99; 460 pages; 978-1-4363-4940-6
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