# We Don't Know Ourselves: A Personal History of Ireland Since 1958

Since: We Don't Know Ourselves is Fintan O'Toole's personal history of Ireland from 1958 onwards, combining memories with social and historical narrative. Its 624-page scope suits readers looking for a detailed account rather than a brief introduction.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 9.96 GBP
- Previous price: 12.99 GBP
- Discount: 23%
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- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 2266

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## At a glance

- Covers Irish history from 1958 to the present, as described in the listing.
- Interweaves personal memories with social and historical narrative. The listing says it is not a memoir.
- Discusses political figures, sectarian conflict in the North and people challenging established social norms.

## Pros

- Its broad historical span connects political events with social change and personal perspective.
- The substantial 624-page length allows for an extended narrative rather than a short overview.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: Apollo
- Publication date: 1 Sept. 2022
- Language: English
- Print length: 624 pages
- ISBN-10: 1784978345
- ISBN-13: 978-1784978341
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 12.8 x 4.6 x 19.6 cm
- Weight listed: 873 g

## A good fit for

- Readers seeking a detailed history of modern Ireland from 1958 onwards.
- Readers interested in a narrative combining social history, politics and personal recollection.

## Less suited to

- Readers who want a short overview or a conventional memoir rather than a history that incorporates personal memories.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback is strongly positive about the clear, elegant writing, readability and the book's personal and historical insight. That praise may appeal to readers taking on its substantial 624-page account, though feedback does not establish that every reader will find the broad coverage equally readable.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the clear, elegant writing and readability.
- Positive themes: Customers value its personal and historical insight and informative coverage.

## Frequently asked questions

### What period does the book cover?
The listing describes it as a history of Ireland from 1958 to the present.
### Is this a memoir?
The listing says it weaves in memories but is emphatically not a memoir.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 624 pages.

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