A history of the Irish working class - Hardcover

Ellis, Peter Berresford

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9780807606544: A history of the Irish working class
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0807606545 ISBN 13: 9780807606544
Publisher: G. Braziller, 1973

Synopsis

This modern classic of Irish history is an accomplished and readable synthesis. Subjects covered include the early 'communism' of the Celtic clans ; the role of the Church; the Irish aristocracy and their handover to Henry II; Wolfe Toneâ s rising and Oâ Connellâ s betrayal.

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About the Author

Peter Berresford Ellis has written over thirty books of history and biography, including The Scottish Insurrection of 1820 (Gollancz/Pluto Press) and A Dictionary of Irish Mythology. He is also the editor of James Connolly: Selected Writings (Penguin/Pluto Press) and the author of the bestselling novel The Rising of the Moon. He lives in North London.

Review

'The curious but tangled relationship ... between labour and nationalism in Ireland has never been more clearly exposed.' --Times Educational Supplement  ‘[A]ccessible and immensely readable ... with great relevance and poignancy.’ --Irish Studies Review

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Publisher
G. Braziller
Publication date
1973
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0807606545
ISBN 13 
9780807606544
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
352
Rating
  • 4.75 out of 5 stars
    12 ratings by Goodreads

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