Description
Ireland: Awakening by Edward Rutherfurd is the compelling sequel to Dublin, continuing the sweeping historical saga of Ireland from the seventeenth century onwards. The story begins with the Reformation and the arrival of Oliver Cromwell, marking the start of two centuries of Protestant dominance. Amid political upheaval, dispossession, and poverty, Dublin becomes a Protestant capital, while the Catholic population struggles as an underclass.
Rutherfurd vividly chronicles Ireland’s turbulent history, taking readers through pivotal events such as The Year of the French, the Great Famine, Parnell’s Home Rule Movement, and culminating in the twentieth-century Easter Rising and Irish Independence. With richly drawn characters whose lives intersect with real historical milestones, the novel captures the resilience, ambition, and spirit of the Irish people across generations.
Perfect for readers who enjoy epic historical fiction, Ireland: Awakening is a powerful and immersive journey through centuries of Irish history, blending political intrigue, social change, and personal stories.
