Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from A Short History of Ireland
MY endeavour in writing this little book has been to present a clear and impartial account of the chief features of Irish' History. In view of the notable gaps which exist in the scientific treatment of social and economic questions, I have purposely dealt mainly with political events. I have also intentionally neglected the important subjects of Celtic mythology and literature, as being beyond the scope of an elementary historical text book.
A work of this kind is necessarily based upon secondary sources I have, therefore, appended a short list of those authorities to which I am indebted.
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