Nonfiction and ideally from an Irish perspective.
I heard a story recently about Irish dance originating under english oppression, wanted to learn more about that and came across a theory that Irish lilt singing came to be under similar circumstances. I knew there was bad blood but I didn’t realize it was 800(+?) years of it. It got me curious to know more about the history and resilience of Ireland and it’s people. Ideally something that spans a couple hundred years. Any recommendations for standout books on the troubles would also be great. Thank you!
by girlloss
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For the Troubles: *Making Sense of the Troubles* by McKittrick & McVea was really good for someone who knew very, very little.
I have a copy of *Modern Ireland – A History, 1600-1972* by R. F. Foster of which I’ve only read a little bit but has very good reviews and works nicely in terms of period coverage with the book above. Despite the title it starts out looking back from 1600 at the Tudor conquest of Ireland (which was nearly at a close at this point and would next lead to the Ulster Plantations).
British-Irish relations obviously start even earlier than that but that’s roughly where the real beef starts.