An award-winning, spectacular tour of Irelands history, from the ice age to the present day. \r\n\r\nBeautifully illustrated and a great read - essential for every classroom and library and the perfect gift!
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Brendan OBrien |
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Available |
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11.9900 |
A new paperback edition of this popular childrens book.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe are going on a long mysterious journey to find out what we can about the Island of Ireland...\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Story of Ireland begins After the Ice and lasts 9000 years. It tells the story of the whole island and its people. The books 27 chapters chronicle the big picture of invasions, wars, Christianity, famine and a divided island, mixed with tales of Celtic head hunters, mysterious stone tombs, the Vikings, the black death, life in castles, the Titanic tragedy, music, mobiles and computers. When it ends a new story is just beginning.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIncluded in the International Youth Librarys White Ravens 2008 collection and winner of the Irish Childrens Book of the Year (Irish Book Awards) 2008.
