Land is All That Matters: The Struggle That Shaped Irish History

Description

• Title: Land is All That Matters: The Struggle That Shaped Irish History

• Author: Myles Dungan

• Publisher: Apollo

• Release Year: 2026

• Format: Paperback

• Language: English

• ISBN-13: 9781801108157

Land is All That Matters: The Struggle That Shaped Irish History by Myles Dungan is an expansive and deeply researched chronicle of the central theme in Irish heritage: the possession of the earth itself. Published by Apollo in 2026, this 672-page masterpiece explores how land ownership—and the lack of it—fueled centuries of conflict, rebellion, and social transformation in Ireland.

Myles Dungan, a renowned historian and broadcaster, expertly navigates through the Cromwellian confiscations, the devastating Great Famine, and the high-stakes drama of the Land League. This paperback edition illustrates how the Irish identity was forged not just through culture and language, but through a visceral, enduring connection to the soil. It is a story of landlords and tenants, of agrarian outrages, and of the ultimate dismantling of the colonial plantation system.

For readers in Sri Lanka, where the history of land and colonial administration often mirrors these global struggles, Dungan’s work provides a fascinating comparative study. This book is a must-read for history buffs, students of political science, and anyone captivated by the resilience of a people fighting for their birthright.