John Gibney è uno storico associato al progetto Documents on Irish Foreign Policy della Royal Irish Academy. È un collaboratore frequente della rivista History Ireland. Il lavoro di Gibney approfondisce la storia irlandese, offrendo spunti sul passato della nazione.
This biography follows Heuston's life, from his birth in Dublin, to his time as a railway clerk in Limerick. Finally it outlines his move back to Dublin, his joining The Volunteers, the Easter Rising, his imprisonment and execution.
Ireland had a foreign policy and a diplomatic service before there was an internationally recognised independent Irish state. The origins of the modern Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lie in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs established as one of the first four government departments of the first Dáil in January 1919. This richly illustrated book is a history of Irish foreign policy, rather than an institutional history of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade itself (though the two obviously go hand in hand). It explores how a small state such as Ireland has related to the wider world, by examining how Irish diplomats and politicians responded to the challenges presented by the upheavals of the twentieth century and how this small European state engaged with the world, from the Versailles peace conference of 1919 to the globalisation of the twenty-first century.
The 1641 rebellion in Ireland serves as a focal point for examining themes of dispossession and sectarian conflict. John Gibney explores the contentious debate surrounding whether the uprising was a justified response to oppression or an act of sectarian violence. Through a thorough analysis of three centuries of interpretations by politicians, historians, and polemicists, he reveals how these narratives have shaped a sectarian view of Irish history, influencing perceptions and understandings of the rebellion's significance.
A brisk, concise, and readable overview of Irish history from the Protestant Reformation to the dawn of the twenty-first century
Focusing on the Popish Plot of 1678, this study explores how fears of an Irish Catholic rebellion were exploited by England's Protestant elite. The narrative delves into the political machinations aimed at preventing the Catholic Duke of York from ascending to the throne, highlighting the tensions between the Protestant minority and the Catholic majority in Ireland. Through this lens, the book examines the interplay of religion, power, and manipulation in a pivotal moment of British history.
For 100 years objects left behind from 1916 have borne silent witness to the events of Easter Week - this book tells their stories and uses them in a unique way to cast light on many of the lesser-known elements of the Rising.
Weaves a multitude of tales to explain how the city of Dublin developed, from its origins to the present day. He forms a rich tapestry of the capital's social, political, cultural and architectural past through anecdotes about personalities, goings-on, buildings, literature and song over the centuries.
John Gibney's study makes use of a variety of contemporary documents and images, some of which have never been published before, to explore the second half of the Irish revolution in Dublin.
John Gibney and Donal Fallon have spent years leading historical walking tours through the city, and now guide readers at their own pace through the revolutionary history of Dublin, bringing it to life in a novel way, from the perspective of the streets and buildings in which it took place.
This concise guide, beautifully illustrated with photos and maps, features cultural gems, elegant Georgian architecture and tourist favourites. Everything from Trinity College to Croke Park, the Custom House to Mountjoy Square, the Guinness Storehouse and Temple Bar, as well as highlights from further afield.