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Ireland Awakening

By: Edward Rutherfurd
Narrated by: Patrick Moy
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Summary

Following the critically acclaimed success of Dublin, this riveting sequel takes the story of Ireland from the 17th century onwards, picking up at the Reformation, and with it the devastating arrival of Oliver Cromwell. Cromwell heralds the inauguration of 200 years of Protestant dominance, throughout which many of the Irish people were impoverished and dispossessed. Dublin is made a Protestant capital, and Catholics become an underclass. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Irish political history, this powerful saga is brought to its conclusion.

This audiobook journeys through the centuries, right up to the 20th century's Easter Rising and Independence, passing through turbulent milestones such as The Year of the French, the Famine and The Home Rule Movement of Parnell along the way.

©2006 Edward Rutherford (P)2018 Audible Studios

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Superb

A brilliant story with excellent narration. A great mix of fact and partial fiction brings the troubles of Ireland to life.

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Brilliant

I love all his books that I have listened too and thus on is no different. Absolutely fantastic story into Irelands history

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Excellent

The book and narrator were splendid and evoked the atmosphere and ambience of This island

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Great content

Very interesting historical facts integrated into non-fiction characters. Very cleverly written. Makes the history come to life.

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enjoyable history

I love history books and stories. I thought the narrator was great, I was very pleased listen to a book about Ireland from a reader who sounded Irish. my husband is from Kilkenny and never has any good stories, so Edward Rutherford is my new hero. #2 is Patrick May. it is a long story, never seemed long. I'm so glad there is a second book to look forward to, which I am just starting.

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A great insight into Ireland’s history.

A wonderful written story which I know will lead me to Dublin in search of the places and ghosts of the past.

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Superb storytelling

A Wonderful book
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Rutherfurd writes so very well about Ireland...bravo.
1 more book needed!

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to say this book moved me on many levels,and the story continues to this day,history isn't just black and white,good and bad,,my story your story her story and history continues.

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Curiosity Satiated

loved the stories intertwined through historical events and how the Irish might have lived through the centuries. Gave me far greater understanding of the Irish/English conflict and subsequent religious divide.

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JUST EXCELLENT

Patrick Moy's performance of this book is beyond excellent...and for those wishing an introduction to Ireland...this book should enlighten and cause you to think again.

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