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Ireland's metamorphosis from pauper to progressive.
"Renaissance Nation" isn't just a chronicle; it's an immersion into Ireland's incredible transformation. As someone curious about how societies evolve, you'll find McWilliams' narrative both gripping and enlightening. The book captures the essence of Ireland's journey, making it a compelling read if you're fascinated by national rebirths and the power of change stemming from the collective rather than the corridors of power.
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ISBN: 9780717180752
Authors:
David McWilliams
Publisher: Gill Books
Date of Publication: 2018-11-09
Format: Hardcover
Related Topics:
Sociology,
Social Science,
History,
Leadership,
Finance,
Politics,
Economics,
Management,
European History
Goodreads rating: 3.77
(rated by 271 readers)
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In four decades, bookended by the Pope’s visits to Ireland in September 1979 and August 2018, Ireland has become one of the wealthiest and most progressive nations in the world, a bustling home to multinationals and start-ups, seemingly immune to the strains of radical populism sweeping the Western world. It’s a far cry from the dreary and stagnant nation of 40 years ago. If we look at the data, but for the recent economic crash that should have but didn’t derail the country for decades, the Irish economy appears to have burst from the blocks in 1990 and kept on going. So how did we manage it? How did we go from economic embarrassment to avocado toast in the space of a generation? The answer, David McWilliams compellingly argues, isn’t to be found in the official records of government. Instead, this was a revolution from below, born of 'a million little mutinies' in Irish society, a wholesale shift in the way normal people see and think about themselves. Characteristically brilliant and timely, Renaissance Nation is a thrilling account of Ireland’s vertiginous rise and a timely exploration of its conflicted present, where stark decisions await the next generation of would-be revolutionaries.
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Ireland's metamorphosis from pauper to progressive.
"Renaissance Nation" isn't just a chronicle; it's an immersion into Ireland's incredible transformation. As someone curious about how societies evolve, you'll find McWilliams' narrative both gripping and enlightening. The book captures the essence of Ireland's journey, making it a compelling read if you're fascinated by national rebirths and the power of change stemming from the collective rather than the corridors of power.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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