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Ireland's Forgotten Past: A History of the Overlooked and Disremembered
Ireland's Forgotten Past: A History of the Overlooked and Disremembered | Turtle Bunbury
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This volume delves into Irelands forgotten history bringing to light some of the most colorful characters and intriguing episodes of the countrys long history. Ireland is approximately the size of the state of Indiana, yet this small country boasts an extensive, rich, and fascinating history. Irelands Forgotten Past is an alternative history that covers 13,000 years in 36 stories that are often left out of history books. Among the characters in these absorbing accounts are a pair of ill- fated prehistoric chieftains, a psychopathic Viking, a gallant Norman knight, a dazzling English traitor, an ingenious tailor, an outstanding war-horse, a brothel queen, an insanely prolific sculptor, and a randy prince. This volume offers a succinct account of the Stone Age and Bronze Age, as well as insights into the Bell-Beakers, the Romans, and the Knights Templar. Historian Turtle Bunbury writes a gently off-beat take on monumental events like the Wars of the Roses, the Tudor Conquest and the Battle of the Boyne, as well as the Home Rule campaign and the Great War. Irelands Forgotten Past adds color to the existing histories of the country by focusing on the unique characters and intriguing events. This volume will delight anyone interested in the rich untold history of Ireland.
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A reader should have some knowledge of Irish history (I do not) before reading these little snippets of fact to appreciate most of them. I liked the more recent events he described, involving world events. It was so interesting to read about them from an Irish perspective. For example, I didn‘t know that Ireland was neutral during WWII. And that Ireland took in orphaned German children after the war in Operation Shamrock as few countries did.

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I‘ve started this audiobook in preparation of our trip there in July.

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I impulsively picked this up from a display in a local bookstore. In short chapters, the author brings to light some little known pieces of Irish history. It is written in a very engaging manner and I learned many new facts. I enjoyed it and will look for some of his other books.
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My plan for today - read this, drink tea, and listen to Irish music.

🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone 🍀