Edward Alfred D'Alton's classic history of Ireland has stood the test of time as a comprehensive and engaging account of the Emerald Isle's past. From its prehistoric roots to modern times, D'Alton provides a rich narrative of Ireland's people, culture, and politics. This book is a must-read for anyone with an interest in Irish history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.