The Course of Irish history by Moody et al

The Course of Irish history by Moody et al
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The Course of Irish history by Moody et al
According to Moody et al (2012), the Irish history has greatly been shaped by its geography. The Ireland’s natural resources such as the rich copper, gold, and the fertile soil in some parts of the land were the cause of European colonizers to come into this small country (14). Despite the fertility of the soil and the natural resources in some regions, the island has failed to attract permanent immigrants to the region. This is attributed to the inhospitality of the place up to the present moment. A Large part of the country’s surface is raised and crumbled. There are also steep sided glens, forests and bushland, making it hard for residents to undertake economic activities. Much of the landscape except a few areas is bare, stony and sandy (15). This aspect together with its rugged terrains has made the Ireland to be agriculturally...