Colm larkin, adviser to northern irelands deputy first minister, 1998 2001. With the irish border central to brexit, this is a timely survey of a. In powerful prose brimming with the new insights of social history, he reveals the multiple faultlines within the standard political narrative of irish freedom. The legacy of a century of angloirish politics by ferriter, diarmaid isbn.
We all know that there was nothing inevitable about much of modern irelands history. His most recent book, the border, was published this year. Patricks college, dublin city university, has written an informative, funny, at times derisive book that takes a fresh approach. A columnist for the irish times, he also comments on television and radio programmes, speaking about the arts, history and politics. In this mustread book diarmaid ferriter describes a century of negotiations and conflicts between the irish revolutionary government and the british crown. Irelands offshore islands a modern history diarmaid ferriter the professor of modern history at ucd, diarmaid ferriter, is one of the republics bestknown academics. The border diarmaid ferriter bok 9781788161787 bokus. Ferriter, who is professor of modern irish history at ucd and irelands most prominent broadcaster of history, explores an extraordinary range of topics in his 700page volume. Ferriters book and talk aim to put the irish border back in his historic and political context and remind audiences that, when it was first formed in the 1920s, it was only ever intended to be. This book provides a small step, at least, in that direction. Ie is an irish based online bookstore offering a wide diverse range of books, new releases, bestsellers, bargains and rare books, with worldwide delivery. Jan 07, 2020 this book provides a small step, at least, in that direction. Diarmaid ferriter is an irish historian, and university lecturer.
He became the features editor of in dublin in 1981, and then a year later accepted the position of editor for the irish current affairs magazine magill. New york had the highest population of ferriter families in 1880. Appointed professor of modern irish history at ucd in 2008. In 2010 he presented a threepart history of twentieth century ireland, the limits of liberty, on rte television. He has written a number of books on irish history, including the transformation of ireland 19002000, occasions of sin. In this timely history of the tragedy that is the border between the irish republic and northern ireland, leading historian diarmaid ferriter charts the realities of the border from the divisive repercussions of the treaty through checkpoints, devolution, entry into the eu, the good friday agreement, up to present day. The cattle bones found at ferriters cove are the oldest cattle bones found in either ireland or the uk. Among the recent crop of brexitinspired histories by irish writers is the border. Review of the border by diarmaid ferriter irish history. He wrote for in dublin, hibernia, and the sunday tribune. Things could have turned out very differently, so it is natural to wonder what would have happened if certain events had never. Ferriter coauthor, the irish famine, a lecturer in history at st.
He is a regular broadcaster on television and radio and a. Diarmaid ferriter is one of irelands bestknown historians and is professor of modern irish history at ucd. Some of these are what you might expect documents, uniforms, weapons and flags but others are quirkier objects, like the cricket bat that died for ireland, sean mac diarmadas hurley, the teacups the pearse brothers used. Donal odonaghue rte guide ferriter ends with the hope that the oppressive weight of a century of angloirish history can be lifted. Coogan blows ferriter away in explosion of 1916 books. The legacy of a century of angloirish politics by diarmaid ferriter. In 2010 he presented the rte tv series the limits of liberty. From the creation of the ulster volunteer force in 19 and the polarisation, ferriter discusses the two minority issues in ireland. Posts about diarmaid ferriter written by corkucopia. Visiting burns library scholar at boston college 20082009.
This book distills a huge range of perspectives in an accessible format national army troops at ordnance barracks. The history and possible future of the border between the republic and northern ireland. Atlas of the irish revolution is mammoth and magnificent. The eradication of gaelic ways, and the violent suppression of indigenous irish institutions were to a considerable extent consummated during the. The transformation of ireland 19002000 diarmaid ferriter profile books. Professor diarmaid ferriter is one of irelands leading historians. Senior lecturer in irish history at st patricks college, dcu, 19992008. Popular irish history books meet your next favorite book. About the author diarmaid ferriter is one of irelands bestknown historians and is professor of modern irish history at ucd. His first book, walking along the border, was published in 1987 and his first novel, the south, was published in 1990. Sex and society in modern ireland 2009 and ambiguous republic.
Visiting burns library scholar at boston college 2008. The man who made ireland by tim pat coogan, how the irish saved civilization. His books include the transformation of ireland 19002000 2004, judging dev. With an unrivaled command of the sources, ferriter offers a brilliant analysis of the formative decade in modern irish history. The most ferriter families were found in the usa in 1920. Alternative views of twentiethcentury irish history an entertaining and thoughtprovoking counterhistory of twentiethcentury ireland by professor diarmaid ferriter available from rakuten kobo. Fosters vivid faces a book that can profitably be read. Ferriter s emphasis on the role of values such as dignity as opposed to a welldefined political ideology dovetails with the current consensus on the character of irish nationalism as argued in other recent and important works on the revolutionary period, including r. Researcher and writer with dictionary of irish biography 19981999.
This is a detailed, macro and micro history of the two irelands from the precreation of the border to the present with brexit looming. Things could have turned out very differently, so it is natural to wonder what would have happened if. Diarmaid ferriter is professor of modern irish history at university college, dublin. Ferriters emphasis on the role of values such as dignity as opposed to a welldefined political ideology dovetails with the current consensus on the character of irish nationalism as argued in other recent and important works on the revolutionary period, including r. Ferriter is ireland s best known historian and is professor of. He is professor of modern irish history in university college dublin and has published. Ferriter s the transformation of ireland, 19002000 is a work of political and social history that traces irish history from victorian times to the new millennium. Benildus college in kilmacud in dublin and university college dublin. This book is for the more educated and knowledgable student of irish history, as ferriter takes us from the ireland of 1900 to the ireland of 2000.
The oldest settlement on the peninsula is at ferriters cove and dates to around 4,300 b. Diarmaid ferriter charts its history from the divisive 1920s act to the treaty and its aftermath, through the troubles and the good friday agreement up to the brexit negotiations. Irish history books ireland history books mercier press. In fairness, learys book is based on his phd, written before the brexit referendum, so he can hardly be accused on jumping on a bandwagon.
Booker prizenominated novelist colm toibin and historian diarmaid ferriter team up to reconsider the tragedy was it the fault of the british. He has written eleven books on the subject of irish history, and coauthored another. A combination of the decade of commemoration in ireland and the shenanigans around a brexit deal. His first book, walking along the border, was published in 1987 and his. The irish world between 1846 and 1849, the potato blight left some one million irish citizens dead of starvation or disease. Over the past year or so ive noticed an uptick in books being published about irish history. Diarmaid ferriter publications university college dublin. In 1880 there were 27 ferriter families living in new york. Diarmaid ferriter born february 1972 is an irish historian, broadcaster and university professor. Aug 22, 2019 this is a detailed, macro and micro history of the two irelands from the precreation of the border to the present with brexit looming.
He has written several books on the subject of irish. That history is written by the victors speaks loudly to this. He is a regular broadcaster on television and radio and a weekly columnist with the irish times. He called it a truly dreadful book, a travesty of 20th century irish history. A groundbreaking history of the twentieth century in ireland, written on the most ambitious scale by a brilliant young. The transformation of ireland 1900 2000 by diarmaid ferriter. Professor diarmaid ferriter, full professor of modern irish history, university college dublin. Ferriters the transformation of ireland, 19002000 is a work of political and social history that traces irish history from victorian times to the new millennium. Ireland in the 1970s a powerful new book by historian. The ferriter family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1841 and 1920.
Alternative views of twentiethcentury irish history. Diarmaid ferriter is one of irelands best known historians and is professor of modern irish history at ucd. Oct 27, 2019 in fairness, learys book is based on his phd, written before the brexit referendum, so he can hardly be accused on jumping on a bandwagon. His books include the transformation of ireland 19002000, in 2007, ferriter wrote the critically acclaimed biography, judging dev, which won in three categories of the 2008 irish book awards. Review of the border by diarmaid ferriter irish history compressed. Congratulations on forgotten revolution it is a great achievement and an important book. Diarmaid ferriter profile university college dublin. Ferriter also said it contained mistakes and varieties of codswallop and that coogan had failed to do proper. Oct 31, 2012 ferriter, who is professor of modern irish history at ucd and irelands most prominent broadcaster of history, explores an extraordinary range of topics in his 700page volume availing of an.
Atlas of the irish revolution is mammoth and magnificent diarmaid ferriter. Ferriter, professor of modern irish history at university college dublin describes the unholy trinity of british duplicity, unionist insecurities, and irish republican delusions which led to partition and sustained the conflict until the good friday agreement of 1998 opened the prospect of an acceptable and stable settlement. Rather than adopt a strictly chronological approach to his nearly 900page study, the author instead deals with thematic topics introduced by original documents in short chapters. A wonderful book myles dungan, the history show, rte this would make a great addition to other publications on irelands revolutionary past, especially for topics outside dublin. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear. With the fate of the border uncertain, the border is a timely intervention into one of the most contentious and misunderstood political issues of our time. With the fate of the border uncertain, the border is a timely intervention into one of the most contentious and.
Ferriter s book and talk aim to put the irish border back in his historic and political context and remind audiences that, when it was first formed in the 1920s, it was only ever intended to be. Pierce ferriter remains an elusive character in the history of his time. The ferriter family ferriter family synoptic history. Jul 12, 2019 it is a great achievement and an important book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He has written eleven books on the subject of irish history, and. The local area is steeped in history and has many great historical attractions. This book isnt owned yet by a noble library but we are happy to get it from a library outside of noble for you. Sep 14, 2003 the bible of irish history, providing facts and concise accounts of just about everything you ever wanted to know about ireland, from the earliest of times to the present.
He has written a number of books on irish history, including the transformation. Diarmaid ferriter is a contributor to the irish times and is one of ireland s best known historians and professor of modern irish history at ucd. A history of the easter rising in 50 objects in this book john gibney tells the story of the rising and its aftermath through 50 objects that survive from that time. Overall, ferriter sees irish history in the twentieth century as consisting of early ambitions to achieve a decent living, equality and dignity for all, and an outcome which, rather than showing these ambitions realised, shows merely an end to falling population and a great increase in wealth for the majority. Ive always been interested in history and politics. Diarmaid ferriter is one of ireland\\s bestknown historians and is professor of modern irish history at ucd. Diarmaid ferriter is a contributor to the irish times and is one of irelands best known historians and professor of modern irish history at ucd. As a vignette of irish history this book succeeds on all counts. This was about 30% of all the recorded ferriters in the usa.
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