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Books by Ryan Hackney

Ryan Hackney is a bestselling author and historian. He has cowritten, with Amy Hackney Blackwell, numerous books on Irish history and culture, including “101 Things You Didn’t Know About Irish History,” “The Myths, Legends, and Lore of Ireland,” “The Book of Irish History,” and “The Everything Irish History Heritage Book.”

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101 Things You Didn't Know About Irish History

Ryan Hackney

Part of the never-ending “101 Things” book series, “101 Things You Didn’t Know About Ireland” presents an introductory overview of Irish history and heritage for newcomers and outsiders. Covering everything from Celtic mythology to the arrival of Christianity and the British, from the potato famine to Irish nationalism, the book’s bite-size lessons are arranged in chronological order, making for an enjoyable reading and learning experience.

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