An Irish Almanac - Softcover

This almanac presents Irish history - political, social, economic and cultural - on an "On This Day" basis, along with a comprehensive list of forthcoming centenaries (1993-2003). The reader can check at a glance the major anniversaries for any particular day of the year. The extensive index provides easy access to information on notable persons and events. The almanac includes information and commentary on notable personalities and events in Irish political history from the Battle of Clontarf (April 1014) to the Maastricht Referendum of June 1992 as well as extensive coverage of other aspects of Irish history including literature and scholarship, music and the arts and the Irish abroad.