The Making of Modern Irish History: Revisionism and the Revisionist Controversy

The Making of Modern Irish History: Revisionism and the Revisionist Controversy

by D. George Boyce (Author), Alan O'Day (Author)

Synopsis

This volume brings together distinguished historians of Ireland, each of whom tackles a key question, issue or event in Irish history since the eighteenth century and:

* examines its historiography
* assesses the context of new interpretations
* considers the strengths and weaknesses of revisionist ideas
* offers their own interpretation.

Topics covered are not only of historical interest but, in the context of recent revisionist debates, of contemporary political significance.

These original contributions take account of new evidence and perspectives, as well as up-to-date historical methodology. Their combination of synthesis and analysis represent a valuable guide to the present state of the writing of modern Irish history.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 05 Feb 1996

ISBN 10: 041512171X
ISBN 13: 9780415121712

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The collection edited by Boyce and O'Day is the most wide ranging, for its 11 essays assess the work of revisionist historians for a number of passionately debated subjects in Irish history.
-Lucas Morel, John Brown University and Mark Noll, Wheaton College