Couldnt put down the brilliant, moving, eyeopening book wounds by fergal keane. Fergal keane is a radio journalist and when i read this i heard his voice through the type. You dont need interest in irish history to be swept away by characters who. Focusing on the big turning points in irish history such as the viking invasion, the great famine, the easter rising and the war of independence, the series looks at. I recommend this book to anyone interested in irish history. Fergal keanes most popular book is letters from burma. Over three hours one afternoon in cork, fergal keane had so much to say and. A memoir of war and love 1st edition by keane, fergal isbn.
During his journalistic travels, fergal keane faced his own battles to. The siege of kohima 1944 the epic story of the last great stand of empire by keane, fergal april 15, 2010 hardcover. Books and films the story of ireland documentary presented by. Journalist fergal keane to step back as bbcs africa. History, writes fergal keane, began with my fathers stories. You dont need interest in irish history to be swept away by characters who leap off page, facing impossible choices in the struggle for dignity and independence samantha power, author of a problem from hell a fine and troubling book. Keane is a journalist for bbcrte who covered some of the worst conflicts of the past 50 yeas. The siege of kohima 1944 the epic story of the last great stand of empire. Fergal keane obe was born in london and educated in ireland. For some time, keane was the bbcs correspondent in south africa. Story of ireland by neil hegarty penguin books australia. The siege of kohima 1944 the epic story of the last great stand of empire ebook written by fergal keane. His books have covered a diverse range of subjects, from the rwandan genocide, to the irish war of independence and civil war, to south africa and the history of apartheid, to the siege of kohima and the second world war.
Presented by fergal keane, this expansive and outwardlooking series offers an authoritative reappraisal of ireland s dramatic past, looking at the evolution of the country in a global context and challenging some of the potent myths that have become an accepted facet of the countrys history. He shows the choices people made without rancour and the fate history had in story for them. In this groundbreaking history of ireland, neil hegarty presents a fresh perspective on irelands past. Accompanying a landmark series coproduced by the bbc and rte, and with an introduction by series presenter, fergal keane, story of ireland is an epic account of irelands history for an entire new generation. Fergal keane has 16 books on goodreads with 9050 ratings. Walk down canals, stroll through georgian squares, and cross the river, and youll find heritage plaques dedicated to famous writers, bridges named after.
Over the course of the programmes, fergal keane travels across three continents, tracing the events, the people and the influences that shaped modern ireland. Fergal keane books list of books by author fergal keane. Fergal keane was born in london and educated in ireland. Was it worth the bloodshed, probably not, but history is a three edged sword. Key to this approach is relating developments in ireland to events and changes in europe and the world at large as the centuries. He tells stephen moss why hes refusing to cover any more, why hes not ashamed to show his emotions in front of. Irish history was imparted to him by his father, a romantic nationalist.
Fergal patrick murphy keane obe born 6 january 1961 is an irish foreign correspondent. This island in the atlantic ocean might seem like a land trapped in time, but appearances are deceptive. There are few cities in the world that care so deeply about the written word as this historic capital. He is one of the bbcs most distinguished correspondents, having worked for the corporation in northern ireland, south africa, asia and the balkans and awarded a bafta. Bbc and rte, and with an introduction by series presenter, fergal keane, story of ireland is an epic account of irelands history for an entire new generation. The story of ireland reexamines irish history, challenging the accepted stories and longheld myths associated with ireland. The story of ireland is a fivepart bbc documentary series presented by fergal keane, examining the history of ireland and its impact on the wider world, from the earliest times right up to the present day. He has reported for the corporation from northern ireland, south africa, asia and the balkans. The story of ireland is the book that accompanies fergal keanes new and much trumpeted tv documentary series. Presenter fergal keane, with brooklyn bridge in the background. Accompanying a landmark series coproduced by the bbc and rte, and with an introduction by series presenter, fergal keane, story of ireland is an epic account of ireland s history for an entire new generation. It is a family story of war and love, and how the ghosts of the past return to shape the present. Fergal keane is a creative and imaginative multidisciplinary designer with years experience in delivering design solutions that work. Wounds is a powerful memoir about irish people who found themselves caught up.
In 2010, he published his first history work road of bones. The book searches for a deeper sense of personal history that made this. After nearly three decades reporting conflict from all over the world for the bbc, fergal keane has gone home to ireland to tell a story that lies at the root of his fascination wit. Explore books by fergal keane with our selection at.
All of these people by keane, fergal and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Fergal keane wins christopher ewartbiggs memorial prize. Fergal keane was born on january 6, 1961 in london, england as fergal patrick keane. Fergal keane, one of the bbcs most celebrated foreign correspondents, talks to barry egan about his new book which examines how the conflict of the past in ireland affected those involved, the. He has been married to anne frances flaherty since 1986. The story of ireland is a fivepart documentary series examining the history of ireland and its impact on the wider world. It was nice to read a memoirbio written from the point of view of someone reacting to and passing through history rather than being the center of history. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. Fergal keane has gone home to ireland to tell a story that lies at the root of his fascination with war. The story of ireland is a fivepart bbc documentary series presented by fergal keane, examining the history of ireland and its impact on the wider world, from. The bible of irish history, providing facts and concise accounts of just about everything you ever wanted to know about ireland, from the earliest. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
He is known for his work on teenage tommies 2014, panorama 1953 and the story of ireland 2011. The age of union 4 5 fergal keane reveals how ireland became part of the uk following the 1801 act of union. Fergal keane had a number of loquacious raconteurs who would regale him with stories about irish history. Comprehensive and engaging, the story of ireland is an eyeopening account of a nation that has long been shaped by forces beyond its coasts. He is one of the bbcs most distinguished correspondents and an awardwinning broadcaster and author. Here are the books to read a minister, a historian and irish writers select the modern works from ross ocarrollkelly to donal ryan that capture for them. After nearly three decades reporting conflict from all over the world for the bbc, fergal keane has gone home to ireland to tell a story that lies at the root of his fascination with war. Neil hegarty goodreads author, fergal keane introduction. The story of ireland is a major new landmark series from bbc northern ireland examining the history of ireland and its impact on the wider world, from the earliest times right up to the present.
A family story of blood and memory and the haunting power of the past. A memoir of war and love by fergal keane goodreads. Story of ireland sets out to answer these questions and more, rejecting the introspection that has often characterized irish history. Ireland, sculpted isle a bbc documentary featuring the burren, county clare ireland sculpted isle is a captivating journey through irelands most beautiful and enigmatic landscapes. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read road of bones. It is a good fair and balance of the period in ireland. Discover book depositorys huge selection of fergal keane books online. The history, traditions and stories of an irish village. He is one of the bbcs most distinguished correspondents, having worked for the corporation in northern ireland, south africa, asia and the balkans. The easter rising 1916 fergal keane documentary youtube. Ever since i heard fergal keanes broadcast letter to daniel on the bbc radio programme from.
He is one of the bbcs most distinguished correspondents, having worked for the corporation in northern ireland. See all books authored by fergal keane, including season of blood. Theres a book to go with it written by niel hegarty though i havent read it myself. He is the nephew of irish playwright, novelist and essayist john b. Highly flexible with pixel perfect attention to detail and very accustomed to working in a challenging and dynamic environment. The story of the easter rising and how it changed public opinion when the leaders became martyrs when they were executed by the british forces. Professor of modern irish history at ucd, wrote thar keane writes. The bbc has announced to staff that corks fergal keane is to step back from his role as bbc news africa editor, due to the effects of posttraumatic stress disorder.
These were stories of oliver cromwells murders, of the dead of the irish famine, of wars of religion, of the whole litany of english perfidy in ireland across the centuries. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Keanes impressive memoir makes sense of past independent. A hook that ran throughout the series was the suggestion that keane was engaged on a journey of personal discovery, as he revealed the reality behind the historical myths that irish people apparently believe to be true. There is a memorable anecdote towards the end of this book about dan keane, the. Jc becketts overview is an important milestone in irish historiography, a lucid combination. The series aims to explore irish history using the historical facts and evidence while charting the origin and impact of the numerous myths that have been passed off as history in the past.
Am still only part way through reading this book but fergal keane gives a tremendous evocation of the troubles and their background based on history local to one part of ireland and his family rather than a general history. The making of modern ireland 16031923 by jc beckett. Presented by fergal keane, this expansive and outwardlooking series offers an authoritative reappraisal of irelands dramatic past, looking at the evolution of the country in a global context and challenging some of the potent myths that have. But our choice of fergal keanes powerful book wounds was unanimous. Jesus, i just want to have more fun hes reported from war zones and come under fire not least from his critics. Irish history fergal keane story of ireland paper 3 ireland 17761923 lessonrevision ppts paper 3 the history of ireland robert kee tv series. An ambitious new onevolume history of ireland, published to coincide with a landmark series on the bbc presented by fergal keane. Fergal patrick murphy keane obe born 6 january 1961 is an irish foreign correspondent with bbc news, and an author. A good and engaging az history is the documentary series the story of ireland, presented by fergal keane. Fergal keane is a multiaward winning foreign correspondent and author.
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