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 | A Concise History of Ireland (Illustrated National Histories) (3rd Edition) by Conor Cruise O'brien, Maire Cruise O'brien, Maire Macentee O'brien Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 1985 ISBN-10: 0-500-27379-0 / 0500273790 ISBN-13: 978-0-500-27379-1 / 9780500273791 There is a tragic inevitability about Irish history: "hatred answering hatred", as Lady Gregory wrote. Four events in particular, Yeats' "four deep, tragic notes", ring through Irish history: the Catholic revolt against Elizabeth; the battle of the Boyne, which established the Protestant Ascendancy; | |