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Published in collaboration with the Royal Irish Academy, The Dictionary of Irish Biography is the most comprehensive and authoritative biographical reference work available both in print and online for Ireland. Bringing the collection up to date, volumes 10 and 11 include substantial and original biographical articles on a variety of important figures in the recent Irish past. Most notably discussed are the novelist John McGahern, politicians Charles J. Haughey, David Ervine and Mo Mowlam, the footballer George Best, the businessman Tony Ryan, the journalist and writer Nuala O'Faolain, the architect Sam Stephenson, the snooker player Alex Higgins, and the comedian Dave Allen. This is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in this period and covers over 600 prominent figures in recent Irish history.Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-139781108587907
eBay Product ID (ePID)28046390078
Product Key Features
Number of Pages1613 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameDictionary of Irish Biography 2 Volume HB Set
Publication Year2018
SubjectWriting & Reading, History
TypeRéférence
AuthorJames Quinn, James Mcguire
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height248 mm
Item Weight3310 g
Additional Product Features
EditorJames Quinn, James Mcguire
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
GenreBiographies & True Stories