This comprehensive history chronicles the profound transformation of Ireland over a quarter-century, offering insights into the political, social, and cultural changes that shaped the nation. The narrative is enriched by the author’s expertise and deep understanding of Ireland's past, providing readers with a nuanced perspective on key events and figures that influenced its evolution. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, the book captures the essence of a country in flux, making it an essential read for anyone interested in modern Irish history.
Diarmaid Ferriter Book order






- 2024
- 2021
The history and legacy of the war that shaped the Irish political landscape for decades, by Ireland's most prominent historian.
- 2020
On the Edge
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
The first ever really honest account of the reality of Ireland's offshore islands.
- 2019
The Border
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
The history and possible future of the border between the Republic and Northern Ireland.
- 2006
What If? Alternative Views of Twentieth Century Ireland
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
History did not have to work out the way it actually did. Ferriter looks at twenty events in twentieth-century Irish life and wonders how they might have been different: What if Joyce and Beckett had stayed in Ireland? What if Britain had blocked Irish immigration in the 1950s? What if there had been no 'Late Late Show'?
- 2005
In 1900, Ireland was a restless, impoverished, neglected corner of the British Empire. By 2000, it had become the "Celtic Tiger" of Europe. How did this happen? [This book] sets out to give a full account of what it was like to grow up and live in twentieth-century Ireland.-Dust jacket