Historical Dictionary Of Ireland

Author : Frank A. Biletz
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 571 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 081085077X

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Historical Dictionary of Ireland by Frank A. Biletz Pdf

All places undergo change, but in few has this change been quite as sweeping as Ireland both the independent Republic of Ireland and dependent Northern Ireland so it is good to see where it is heading at present. Obviously, that has to be judged on the background of where it is coming from, not only over the past decade or so but over centuries and, indeed, millennia. This new edition of Historical Dictionary of Ireland is an excellent resource for discovering the history of Ireland. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The cross-referenced dictionary section has over 600 entries on significant persons, places and events, political parties and institutions (including the Catholic church) with period forays into literature, music and the arts. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Ireland."

Author : Colin Thomas,Avril Thomas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:49015002853340

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Historical Dictionary of Ireland by Colin Thomas,Avril Thomas Pdf

Provides a succinct yet comprehensive introduction to Ireland and its history from earliest times to the present day.

Author : Roddy Flynn,Tony Tracy
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-09
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781538119587

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Historical Dictionary of Irish Cinema by Roddy Flynn,Tony Tracy Pdf

This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Irish Cinema contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on key Irish actors, directors, producers and other personnel from over a century of Irish film history.

Author : Roderick Flynn,Patrick Brereton
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2007-07-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810864351

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Historical Dictionary of Irish Cinema by Roderick Flynn,Patrick Brereton Pdf

In 1898, documentary footage of a yacht race was shot by Robert A. Mitchell, making him the first Irishman to shoot a film within Ireland. Despite early exposure to the filmmaking process, Ireland did not develop a regular film industry until the late 1910s when James Mark Sullivan established the Film Company of Ireland. Since that time, Ireland has played host to many famous films about the country_Man of Aran, The Quiet Man, The Crying Game, My Left Foot, and Bloody Sunday_as well as others not about the country_Braveheart and Saving Private Ryan. It has also produced great directors such as Neil Jordan and Jim Sheridan, as well as throngs of exceptional actors and actresses: Colin Farrel, Colm Meaney, Cillian Murphy, Liam Neeson, Maureen O'Hara, and Peter O'Toole. The Historical Dictionary of Irish Cinema provides essential facts on the history of Irish cinema through a list of acronyms and abbreviation; a chronology; an introduction; a bibliography; and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on the pioneers and current leaders in the industry, the actors, directors, distributors, exhibitors, schools, arts centers, the government bodies and some of the legislation they passed, and the films.

Author : Martyn Bennett
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781135960612

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Historical Dictionary of the British and Irish Civil Wars, 1637-1660 by Martyn Bennett Pdf

During the 17th century the British Isles were trapped in a 23-year-long state of turmoil through civil war, continued rebellion, and revolutions. King Charles I wanted to instill a new uniform religious policy throughout the British Isles, and this caused a massive uproar over the King's policies toward the diverse people in his kingdom, the English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh. Through a concise historical chronology and comprehensive overview, users of the Historical Dictionary of the British and Irish Civil Wars will find a very insightful explanation of the people, places, and events that indelibly shaped the United Kingdom's 17th-century history. The cross-listed dictionary entries offer a complete explanation of each important aspect of the Civil Wars and their effect on the kingdom. Also includes maps and a bibliography.

Author : Samuel Lewis
Publisher : Genealogical Publishing Com
Page : 1484 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Ireland
ISBN : 9780806310633

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A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland by Samuel Lewis Pdf

Author : Frank A. Biletz
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 643 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810870918

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Historical Dictionary of Ireland by Frank A. Biletz Pdf

All places undergo change, but in few has this change been quite as sweeping as Ireland – both the independent Republic of Ireland and dependent Northern Ireland – so it is good to see where it is heading at present. Obviously, that has to be judged on the background of where it is coming from, not only over the past decade or so but over centuries and, indeed, millennia. This new edition of Historical Dictionary of Ireland is an excellent resource for discovering the history of Ireland. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The cross-referenced dictionary section has over 600 entries on significant persons, places and events, political parties and institutions (including the Catholic church) with period forays into literature, music and the arts. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Ireland.

Author : Robert Peberdy,Philip Waller
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780631201540

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A Dictionary of British and Irish History by Robert Peberdy,Philip Waller Pdf

An authoritative and extensive resource for British and Irish history Quickly access basic information on the history of the British Isles from this reliable resource. A Dictionary of British and Irish History provides concise information covering all periods of prehistory and history for every part of the British Isles. Within this one book, you’ll find summary accounts of events, biographies, definitions of terms, and far more. Using alphabetically organized headwords, readers will easily locate the content and details they seek. A Dictionary of British and Irish History not only serves as a reference tool, but also stimulates broader learning. Entries are interrelated and cross-referenced to help you expand your knowledge of different areas of history. Discover comparable entries on England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales See overviews of major topics and historical events Get facts instantly or browse entries Use the Dictionary as an information source or a launch point for expanding knowledge This reference book will become an essential resource for students of British and Irish history as well as for professionals, journalists, teachers, and those who use historical information in their work. Further, anyone wanting to establish the basics of the history of the British Isles will find this a valuable addition to their library.

Author : D. J. Hickey,J. E. Doherty
Publisher : Dublin : Gill and Macmillan ; Totowa, N.J. : Barnes & Noble
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015062115921

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A Dictionary of Irish History Since 1800 by D. J. Hickey,J. E. Doherty Pdf

Author : Gordon Gillespie
Publisher : Historical Dictionaries of War
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 1442263040

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Historical Dictionary of the Northern Ireland Conflict by Gordon Gillespie Pdf

The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of the Northern Ireland Conflict provides an accessible and comprehensive study of the conflict and peace process in Northern Ireland from the 1960s to 2016. The second edition of the book expands on the references relating to individuals, organizations and events of the Northern Ireland Troubles and adds material on significant subsequent developments. This the work provides a unique view of developments since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. While widely heralded as the end of the Northern Ireland conflict the agreement instead witnessed the beginning of a new series of political difficulties to be addressed. The Historical Dictionary of the Northern Ireland Conflict is the first significant reference work to examine many of the issues related to political and cultural conflicts and dealing with the past which have grown in intensity since 1998. Many of these themes will be relevant to students of post-conflict societies in other areas of the world. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of the Historical Dictionary of the Northern Ireland Conflict contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture.

Author : John Wagner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-03
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781136597619

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Historical Dictionary of the Elizabethan World by John Wagner Pdf

No period of British history generates such deep interest as the reign of Elizabeth I, from 1558 to 1603. The individuals and events of that era continue to be popular topics for contemporary literature and film, and Elizabethan drama, poetry, and music are studied and enjoyed everywhere by students, scholars, and the general public. The Historical Dictionary of the Elizabeth World provides clear definitions and descriptions of people, events, institutions, ideas, and terminology relating in some significant way to the Elizabethan period. The first dictionary of history to focus exclusively on the reign of Elizabeth I, the Dictionary is also the first to take a broad trans-Atlantic approach to the period by including relevant individuals and terms from Irish, Scottish, Welsh, American, and Western European history. Editors' Choice: Reference

Author : Martyn Bennett
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-02-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781442262645

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Historical Dictionary of the British and Irish Civil Wars 1637-1660 by Martyn Bennett Pdf

When a large number of the people in Scotland rejected King Charles I's religious policy, they set in motion a train of events that resonated throughout England, Wales, and Ireland and challenged the rule of the king. Between 1637 and 1660 the British Isles were embroiled in a series of wars, rebellions, and revolutions that affected not only all the political and social institutions within them, but all of the people living there. Radical changes in the political relationships within the four nations sparked a series of wars that brought far-reaching political revolution. By spring 1649 the king had been executed, the monarchy abolished in England and Wales, and a republic established. The 1650s saw Scotland and Ireland incorporated into the republic as the wars finally ended. The republic had a brief life but by 1660 it was ended and the monarchy restored, the united nation established in 1653 was again broken into its component parts, and the old institutions seemingly returned to preeminence. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of the British and Irish Civil Wars 1637-1660 contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, and military technology, as well as descriptions of the battles of the war. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about this period in history.

Author : Joseph Byrne
Publisher : Mercier Press Ltd
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2004-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781856358002

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Byrnes Dictionary of Irish Local History by Joseph Byrne Pdf

What was a mark? Livery of seisin? Letters patent? This remarkable Dictionary of Irish Local History will be able to tell you. Entries are fully cross-referenced and come replete with full biographical paraphernalia to enable readers to engage in further reading. Primarily intended for local historians, but the interconnectedness of the local and wider worlds is recognised by the inclusion of a range of entries relating to national institutions, religion, archaeology, education, land issues, lay associations and political movements. It is an indispensable work, which will enable local historians to make better sense of the evidence for the past.

Author : Sharon Arbuthnot,Máire Ní Mhaonaigh,Gregory Toner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Ireland
ISBN : 1911479180

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A History of Ireland in 100 Words by Sharon Arbuthnot,Máire Ní Mhaonaigh,Gregory Toner Pdf

A history of Ireland in 100 words has been shortlisted for 'best Irish-published book of the year' at the An Post Irish Book Awards 2019. November 2019. Did you know that Cú Chulainn was conceived with a thirst-quenching drink? That 'cluas', the modern Irish word for 'ear', also means the handle of a cup? That the Old Irish word for 'ring' may have inspired Tolkien's 'nazg'? How and why does the word for noble (saor) come to mean cheap? Why does a word that once meant law (cáin) now mean tax? And why are turkeys in Irish French birds? From murder to beekeeping and everything between, discover how the Irish ate, drank, dressed, loved and lied. This book tells a history of Ireland by looking at the development of 100 medieval Irish words drawn from the Royal Irish Academy's Dictionary of the Irish Language. Words tell stories and encapsulate histories and this book captures aspects of Ireland's changing history by examining the changing meaning of 100 key words. The book is aimed at a general readership and no prior knowledge of the Irish language is required to delve into the fascinating insights it provides. The book is divided into themes, including writing and literature; food and feasting; technology and science; mind and body. Readers can explore words relating to particular concepts, dipping in and out where they please.

Author : Gordon Gillespie
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781442263055

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Historical Dictionary of the Northern Ireland Conflict by Gordon Gillespie Pdf

The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of the Northern Ireland Conflict provides an accessible and comprehensive study of the conflict and peace process in Northern Ireland from the 1960s to 2016. The second edition of the book expands on the references relating to individuals, organizations and events of the Northern Ireland Troubles and adds material on significant subsequent developments. This the work provides a unique view of developments since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. While widely heralded as the end of the Northern Ireland conflict the agreement instead witnessed the beginning of a new series of political difficulties to be addressed. The Historical Dictionary of the Northern Ireland Conflict is the first significant reference work to examine many of the issues related to political and cultural conflicts and dealing with the past which have grown in intensity since 1998. Many of these themes will be relevant to students of post-conflict societies in other areas of the world. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of the Historical Dictionary of the Northern Ireland Conflict contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture.