Cumann Na mban and the Irish Revolution - Softcover

Mccarthy, Cal

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1848892225 ISBN 13: 9781848892224

Publisher: Collins Pr, 2014

Synopsis

Though short-lived, Cumann na mBan placed equality for women on the political agenda and demonstrated women could be as politically active and capable as men. This fascinating history covers their participation in the 1916 Rising, their underground support of the IRA that followed, and their eventual dissolution after the Irish Civil War. ""Independent scholar McCarthy has written an accessible survey of the group from its inception through the Easter Rising of 1916, the Anglo-Irish War, and the Civil War from the perspective of nationalism and republicanism.""-Choice.

About this title

About the Author

Cal McCarthy from Cork studied history and economics at UCC before going on to work as a civil servant. During a career break he completed his MPhil thesis on the 1918 election. He currently works with the Department of Arts, Tourism and Culture. His previous books include Green, Blue & Grey - The Irish in the American Civil War (2009).

Review

"A comprehensive and insightful history." * Books Ireland * "Meticulously researched." * Evening Echo *

Edition details

• Publisher: Collins Pr
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1848892225
• ISBN 13: 9781848892224
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 310