Tag Archives: Ireland

Book Review: Eyewitness To Irish History

Posted on October 27, 2020 by nathanalbright

Eyewitness To Irish History, by Peter Berresford Ellis There are some topics that it is hard to find a good example of, and Irish history is one of those. It is not hard to find a good Irish history because … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Secret And Unlawful Killing

Posted on October 27, 2020 by nathanalbright

A Secret And Unlawful Killing, by Cora Harrison This is a book that I am somewhat surprised that I liked. There are a lot of ways that the author could have messed this up–there are strong feminist angles with the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Traveller’s History Of Ireland

Posted on October 24, 2020 by nathanalbright

A Traveller’s History Of Ireland, by Peter Neville It has always puzzled me about the blind spots that exist in books about Ireland. I am a great fan of C.S. Lewis, and have appreciated his literature since I was young, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: O’Brien Pocket History Of Ireland

Posted on October 24, 2020 by nathanalbright

O’Brien Pocket History Of Ireland, by Breandan O hEithir When you are writing a small book about Irish history or any other subject, it makes sense to ponder the extent to which one’s coverage is going to be biased by … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Malachy McCourt’s History Of Ireland

Posted on October 24, 2020 by nathanalbright

Malachy McCourt’s History Of Ireland, by Malachy McCourt Ultimately, this book is hindered by the fact that it is not really a historical work so much as it is someone’s thoughts and stories told in a generally but not necessarily … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: The Cranberries

Posted on September 1, 2020 by nathanalbright

In evidence of one of the more strange and pointless rivalries that exist among fans of music, when I was a teenager and young adult, a close friend and I had an argument as to which of the noted Irish … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Past And Present: History, Identity, And Politics In Ireland

Posted on June 18, 2020 by nathanalbright

Past And Present:  History, Identity, And Politics In Ireland, by Brian Walker The wonder about a book like this one is that the way that the author attempts to de-mystify claims of ancient animosity between the Irish and Scot-Irish in … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Graves Are Walking

Posted on August 24, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Graves Are Walking:  The Great Famine And The Saga Of The Irish People, by John Kelly I am not sure whether the historian of this book deserves blame, but when reading a book I felt rather exasperated at the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Bongo Fury Novella Collection

Posted on August 21, 2019 by nathanalbright

Bongo Fury Novella Collection, by Simon Maltman [This book was provided free of charge by the author.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] As someone who has read quite a lot from the author [1], including the first two … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Round Ireland With A Fridge

Posted on November 7, 2018 by nathanalbright

Round Ireland With A Fridge, by Tony Hawks This book answers a question that I do not believe I have ever wondered about, and that is how one successfully travels the circuit of Ireland with a fridge.  This book lives … Continue reading →

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