A Geography Of Ireland

An Historical Geography of Ireland offers students a comprehensive reassessment of the evolution of society and economy in Ireland, presenting an informed account of how that past illuminates the present. In this volume distinguished scholars synthesize recent research in Irish historical geography and economic history and present it in an explicit theoretical framework. Starting from the ninth century and continuing to the present it examines both the internal and external forces that have shaped Ireland. Comprehensive historical geography of Ireland in one volume Covers the Irish diaspora, especially to the US Starts from the ninth century and continues to the present day Places Ireland in its international context