The Glories of Ireland

audiobook

The Glories of Ireland

EN·~13 hours

Chapters

Description

This volume offers a sweeping, fact‑filled portrait of the Irish people’s contributions across two thousand years, from early saints to modern innovators. Compiled by two university scholars who enlisted a chorus of experts, it gathers verified achievements in religion, science, literature, politics and the arts, presenting them in clear, accessible language. Listeners are invited to travel through centuries of Irish ingenuity, discovering how a small island has repeatedly shaped the wider world.

The editors’ aim is both celebratory and corrective: to give those of Irish descent a solid foundation for pride, and to provide anyone else with evidence that dismisses ignorance of Ireland’s impact. Each chapter concludes with a concise bibliography for deeper exploration, underscoring the work’s scholarly rigor. As an audio experience, it blends narrative flow with the authority of well‑researched facts, making the story of Ireland’s enduring legacy both engaging and enlightening.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~13 hours (767K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by GF Untermeyer, Brendan Lane, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Release date

2004-04-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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