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Irish Times
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Irish Times
Books on Zbigniew Brzezinski, unique medieval Irish chronicles and the ties between Ireland and Iceland
Zbig: The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America's Cold War Prophet by Edward Luce (Bloomsbury, £30) Edward Luce's expertly researched and highly readable biography of Zbigniew Brezinski is a comprehensive account of one of the most consequential American lives of the last century. Born into the Polish ascendancy, Brezinski was raised in Canada before climbing the groves of Ivy League universities. A precocious talent, his expertise on the Soviet Union brought him to the attention of the US government. Brzezinski would become the Democrat Party counterweight to Henry Kissinger , the eminence grise of Republican Party foreign policy for decades. The book deftly chronicles the intellectual tussles between these two emigres and their impact on the US and its place in the world. Brzezinski, who died a few months after Donald Trump became president in 2017, warned that the reality TV star's contempt for foreign policy conventions would ultimately backfire. It is likely that even he would be shocked by the extent of his prescience. John Walsh The Irish Annals: Their genesis, evolution and history by DP McCarthy (Four Courts Press, €31.50) As an important source of history, the manuscripts of the Irish Annals flourished for about 12 centuries and collectively represent a significant place in culture. The Annals are the unique medieval chronicles maintained in Ireland from the arrival of Christianity in the fifth century up to the late 16th century. Twelve deeply researched chapters take the reader from the origins and terminology used through the variety of chronicles including those from Iona, Moville and Clonmacnoise, Armagh, Derry, Connacht and Fermanagh. The author states that a manuscript written at Clonmacnoise near the end of the 11th century represents the best example of the genre near the climax of its monastic phase, and in particular the fine writing and decoration on good quality vellum. Paul Clements READ MORE Ireland in Iceland, Gaelic Remnants in a Nordic Land by Manchán Magan (illustrated by Aodh Ó Riagáin/ Oreganillo) (Mayo Book Press, €25) Ireland in Iceland is the second in a series of books that explore similarities between Irish and foreign cultures. As is typical of both the book's author and publisher, it is a beautifully designed edition, elevated by the saibhreas of Oreganillo's artwork. Magan has developed somewhat of a cult following in recent years for his ability to make accessible the Irish language and culture in a manner that feels dílis dár n-oidhreacht. This edition, however, offers less intrigue. With studies revealing that at least half of the first settlers in Iceland were of Gaelic origin, Magan undertook this project expecting, as one might, to find resonances between the two cultures. However, his self-reported findings show these similarities are few and vague. The result understandably makes for underwhelming reading. Brigid O'Dea
News18
17-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Columnist Edward Luce Says Trump Is "Not In A Good Place" With Epstein Files As His Base 'Revolts'
Columnist Edward Luce Says Trump Is "Not In A Good Place" With Epstein Files As His Base 'Revolts' Financial Times' Edward Luce believes that President Trump is 'flunking' his Epstein test and no matter what he says to downplay it, his MAGA base doesn't seem to let go of the issue. Luce says the Epstein controversy is turning into a populist truth test for the President and despite the DOJ trying to close the case, people don't believe that there is nothing there. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
CNN
02-06-2025
- General
- CNN
On GPS: Prospects for peace in Ukraine
In the second part of this all-star panel, the Financial Times' US national editor Edward Luce and the American Enterprise Institute's Kori Schake talk about Russia's new offensive in Ukraine — and prospects for peace.
CNN
01-06-2025
- Business
- CNN
On GPS: Prospects for peace in Ukraine
In the second part of this all-star panel, the Financial Times' US national editor Edward Luce and the American Enterprise Institute's Kori Schake talk about Russia's new offensive in Ukraine — and prospects for peace.
CNN
01-06-2025
- Business
- CNN
On GPS: What will become of Trump's tariffs?
Fareed asks two seasoned analysts, the Financial Times' US national editor Edward Luce and the American Enterprise Institute's Kori Schake, what the future holds for Trump's tariffs after several important court rulings this week.
