A Narrow Sea: The Irish-Scottish Connection in 120 Episodes by Jonathan Bardon (HQ641)

Published 2018: First Edition / Hardcover / Excellent Condition / Illustrated throughout

Original black cloth with gilt titles on the spine and original pictorial dust jacket. 302 as new very clean and bright pages. Slight shelf wear might be expected. (HQ641)

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The first history of the special relationship between Ireland and Scotland from acclaimed historian Jonathan Bardon, based on his BBC Radio series

Based on the popular BBC Ulster radio series of the same name, A Narrow Sea traces the epic sweep of Ireland’s relationship with Scotland, exploring the myriad connections, correlations, personalities and antagonisms that have, over the centuries, defined the relationship between these two spirited neighbours.

In 120 brief, episodic chapters, A Narrow Sea offers a stirring and panoramic view of a connection that has shaped the course of history. Roving freely across the centuries, from the first migrations of the regions’ paleolithic tribes and their encounters with Greek and Roman explorers, to the grand colonial projects of the Vikings, Normans and Stuarts, this is the story of how a shared culture laid the basis for two very different nations.

About the Author
Dr Jonathan Bardon, a former lecturer at Queens University, Belfast, was the author of numerous works of Irish historiography. In 2002, he was awarded an OBE for his ‘services to community life’ in Northern Ireland. Jonathan died in 2020.

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