The Real History of Ireland Warts and All

Nonfiction, History, Ireland
Cover of the book The Real History of Ireland Warts and All by Desmond Keenan, Xlibris US
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Desmond Keenan ISBN: 9781503574458
Publisher: Xlibris US Publication: September 4, 2015
Imprint: Xlibris US Language: English
Author: Desmond Keenan
ISBN: 9781503574458
Publisher: Xlibris US
Publication: September 4, 2015
Imprint: Xlibris US
Language: English

After I began my researches into Irish history I became more and more dissatisfied with the existing stereotyped model of the supposed centuries old conflict with the English. One day I went into a bookshop to purchase a greatly-hyped History of modern Ireland, and I found that the chapter headings had scarcely changed in a hundred years. A version of Irish history had been set in the nineteenth century, and accepted as true ever after. Next, I happened to purchase out of curiosity a copy of Adolf Hitlers Mein Kampf. I was rather astounded to find that the version of German history Hitler preached was uncannily like the version of Irish history I had been taught in school. Both were derived from the racial theories of the early nineteenth century, of the special Geist or genius of each race, and the Darwinian Rassenkampf or wars of the races, resulting in the survival of the fittest or strongest. Thirdly, when preparing my doctoral thesis I quoted a world-famous authority on some point or another, only for my supervisor to ask me where I got that idea from. (He was an authority on the point.) I resolved to check every fact, never to rely on a single source, and to accept no mans conclusions merely on his reputation. (O si sic omnes).

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

After I began my researches into Irish history I became more and more dissatisfied with the existing stereotyped model of the supposed centuries old conflict with the English. One day I went into a bookshop to purchase a greatly-hyped History of modern Ireland, and I found that the chapter headings had scarcely changed in a hundred years. A version of Irish history had been set in the nineteenth century, and accepted as true ever after. Next, I happened to purchase out of curiosity a copy of Adolf Hitlers Mein Kampf. I was rather astounded to find that the version of German history Hitler preached was uncannily like the version of Irish history I had been taught in school. Both were derived from the racial theories of the early nineteenth century, of the special Geist or genius of each race, and the Darwinian Rassenkampf or wars of the races, resulting in the survival of the fittest or strongest. Thirdly, when preparing my doctoral thesis I quoted a world-famous authority on some point or another, only for my supervisor to ask me where I got that idea from. (He was an authority on the point.) I resolved to check every fact, never to rely on a single source, and to accept no mans conclusions merely on his reputation. (O si sic omnes).

More books from Xlibris US

Cover of the book 7 Steps to End War & Save the Planet by Desmond Keenan
Cover of the book The Tales of a Stroke Patient by Desmond Keenan
Cover of the book Pray One for Another by Desmond Keenan
Cover of the book Alba Amo by Desmond Keenan
Cover of the book Black Radio ... Winner Takes All by Desmond Keenan
Cover of the book Hurt and Pain by Desmond Keenan
Cover of the book Rise of the Sandshadow by Desmond Keenan
Cover of the book Two Flagg Suspense by Desmond Keenan
Cover of the book Preaching from over the Hill by Desmond Keenan
Cover of the book Lost in the Elysian Fields, Volume I by Desmond Keenan
Cover of the book Our Wars Overseas and at Home by Desmond Keenan
Cover of the book Bayou Charlie’S Tales, Myths and Legends by Desmond Keenan
Cover of the book Coco: the Little Brown Poodle Who Thought He Owned the Place by Desmond Keenan
Cover of the book Feeling Safe a First Step Towards Making You Safe by Desmond Keenan
Cover of the book The Positive Power of Biblical Affirmations by Desmond Keenan
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy