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A Short History Of Ireland

By: Jonathan Bardon
Narrated by: Frances Tomelty
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From The Ice Age to Northern Ireland's Peace Settlement and everything in between, the acclaimed academic Dr Jonathan Bardon presents a history of Ireland spanning 10,000 years.

Beginning with the Ice Age and Ireland's first plants and wildlife, this history encompasses the arrival of Christianity, the age of the Celts, the Viking era, Brian Boru, the Norman invasion, the plantation and the famine through to rebellion, partition and the creation of the Irish Free State.

Recorded to mark BBC Radio Ulster's 30th birthday, this landmark series gets behind the historical headlines to produce a marvellous mosaic of Ireland's rich and turbulent history, delivered with clarity and narrative skill.
Each programme was read by local actors Frances Tomelty, James Greene and Richard Dormer, who interweave eye-witness accounts, letters and diary extracts from the times with the historical facts.

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I'm sure this was a very interesting and thorough insight into the history of Ireland and I was really looking forward to it, however I found I was constantly distracted (maybe this says more about me than the story). But I think what didn't help was the constant use of random sound effects/vocalisation. I know the use of these is to enhance the story and immersion for the reader/listener but honestly I found most of them annoying. And the Kolimba (I think?) sound effect at the start/end of most episodes got so irritating!! Who chose that?! What in the world does it have to do with Ireland??
Not sure if this is available in print, but if so, I'd recommend it over the audio.

Interesting but distracting

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Great to have listened but I did find bits repetitive, word for word and it jumped back and forward in the very long and complex timeline.

Disjointed mess

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I always wondered about the Irish "Troubles" so thought this book might explain it to me. I got so much more than I bargained for. A truly informative book. As trump would say.
"Your gunna love it"

Awesome book read by many narrators

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nice summary of irish history. annuonying intro every 15mins or so. enjoyed this book. word

Not bad ends at 1939

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This text is a basic order of history.

It is excellent for those trying to gauge timelines. All the primary (highlights or main) information is given in a clear-voiced performance. Chapters are short and concise making it easy to pick up and put down without loss of meaning.

Great for teachers or those beginning to study.

Very easy to understand

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