Historical Geography of Ireland

Ireland's historical geography is a fusion of numerous internal and external forces, the interaction of which through many centuries has been the source of the island's particularity of place. An Historical Geography of Ireland gives students a comprehensive assessment of the evolution of society and economy in Ireland, presenting an account of how that past illuminates the present. In this volume distinguished scholars synthesize recent research in Irish historical geography and economic history, incorporating the major revisions in agrarian, rural demographic and urban studies, and present it within an explicit theoretical framework. Starting from the sixth century and continuing to the present it examines the forces that have shaped Ireland, showing that the geographical patterning of historic human activity in the island is the outcome of deeper seated social, economic and political processes. This analysis is presented in an international context. An Historical Geography of Ireland will be an essential textbook for students of Irish historical geography and economic history, as well as necessary reading for students of geography, history and economic and social history.Graham, B. J. is the author of 'Historical Geography of Ireland' with ISBN 9780122948817 and ISBN 0122948815.