
The Shortest History of Ireland
$22.40
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
28 April 2026
Summary
The captivating story of a small island’s vast history - its struggle, spirit and survival
The #1 bestseller in Ireland
Galloping from the Ice Age to the present, The Shortest History of Ireland will completely change the way people see the Irish past.
Guiding us through centuries of bitter struggle and fierce resistance, James Hawes charts the importance of Ireland’s links to its real mainland - Europe - and to its exiled children in America. For centuries, E…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781760646271 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 176064627X |
| Author: | James Hawes |
| Publisher: | Black Inc. |
| Imprint: | Black Inc. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 28 April 2026 |
| Weight: | 258g |
| Dimensions: | 26mm x 129mm x 197mm |

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James Hawes
James Hawes published six novels before turning to non-fiction. His books include The Shortest History of Germany and The Shortest History of England, which have sold more than half a million copies around the world. He has known Ireland since the 1970s, lectured for two years at St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth, and is married to an Irishwoman.
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