Irish History Matters: Politics, Identities and Commemoration

by Brian M. Walker

Overview

This book considers not just Irish history, but also how perspectives and treatments of that history have effected modern Ireland, north and south. While knowledge of history can help explain our contemporary situation, an awareness of some of the myths and misuses of our history can further help create a framework for understanding our current political and social challenges.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780750991292
Publisher:	The History Press
Publication date:	09/01/2019
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.25(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Brian M. Walker is Professor Emeritus of Irish Studies at Queen’s University of Belfast. He is a former director of the Institute of Irish Studies and a former member of the politics school at Queen’s. He has served as chairman of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and president of the Linen Hall Library, Belfast. He is the author of various books on Irish history and politics, such as A Political History of the Two Irelands and Dancing to History’s Tune.