I love reading about history, but sometimes it’s fun to think about what could have happened. What If is a perfect book for those overthinkers out there.
Irelands history was certainly not set in stone, much of it was the result of good luck and great timing. Now I’m certainly not telling you that the heroes of the 1916 Rising don’t deserver every bit of credit they’ve earned, but I am saying that Ireland is country not only influenced, but dependant on outside forces.
What would have happened if Ireland had been invaded during the war? Or what if there had been no Easter Rising? It deals with the less obvious questions too though. What if Ireland never had the Late Late Show, renowned for it’s effect on the change in Irelands mentality. There are 20 interesting and each very different scenarios looked at, each one posing a very different angle.
This book is not just for the historically aware though, it is written in a very accessible way. Diarmaid Ferriters writing is both interesting and entertaining, and thoroughly worth a read. Check out What If, available now.
