We are going on a long mysterious journey to find out what we can about the Island of Ireland! "The Story of Ireland" begins `After the Ice` and lasts 9000 years. It tells the story of the whole island and its people. The book`s 27 chapters chronicle the big picture of invasions, wars, Christianity, famine and a divided island, mixed with tales of Celtic head hunters, mysterious stone tombs, the Vikings, the black death, life in castles, the Titanic tragedy, music, mobiles and computers. When it ends a new story is just beginning. New pocket-sized hardback edition of the award-winning, must-have book at a great price. This title is included in the "White Ravens 2008" collection and winner of the Irish Children`s Book of the Year (Irish Book Awards) 2008.