John Gibney completed his doctorate at Trinity College Dublin. He is the author of a number of books including The Shadow of a Year: The 1641 Rebellion in Irish History and Memory.
“An excellent primer on Ireland and its relations with its
neighbour, written in a tone of rationality that draws a line under
the mistakes of the earlier centuries.”—Simon Heffer, Daily
Telegraph
“In this crowded field, what sets John Gibney’s work of synthesis
apart is its skilful combination of readability and, despite its
modest length, breadth.”—Cormac ó Gráda, BBC History
“Gibney’s book, a concise, accurate and fair assessment of
Anglo-Irish relations between 1500 and 2000, should be required
reading.” —The Daily Telegraph (Read This Week)
"This admirable, succinct account of developments in Irish society
from the sixteenth century to the present identifies several
unresolved historiographical issues, and offers an especially
judicious discussion of controversies concerning the 18th and 19th
centuries."--Nicholas Canny, National University of Ireland,
Galway
"Succinct, clearly written, and up-to-date. John Gibney condenses
great masses of historical matter into brisk, accessible,
narrative."--James Smyth, University of Notre Dame
“Gibney's work is distinguished by remarkable range, impressive
erudition lightly worn, exceptional talent for incisive summary,
and a highly readable style. Gibney blends political, social and
economic history in a seamless flow that leaves the reader eager to
find out what comes next. This is not only a work of first class
scholarship, but the product of penetrating and wide-ranging
thought.”—J. J. Lee, New York University
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