Ireland an Enemy of the Allies? (Classic Reprint)

Rodolphe C. Escouflaire

ISBN 10: 1330573293 / ISBN 13: 9781330573297

Published by Forgotten Books, 2015

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Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 294 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ireland an Enemy of the Allies? (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330573293
• ISBN 13: 9781330573297
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Sehr gut
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

Ireland— An Enemy of the Allies? explores why a small nation with a long independence drive stayed distant in a crucial war.

This nonfiction study examines Ireland’s political forces, nationalist movements, and the reactions of British and European publics during a pivotal era. Drawing on contemporary debates and historical context, it analyzes how language, policy, and public opinion shaped Ireland’s stance in the world war and its aftermath. The work weighs competing claims, invites readers to reconsider widely held views, and traces the interplay of leaders, clergy, and politicians across decades of struggle.

• How national identity and colonial history influence choices in wartime.
• Key figures and political dynamics that framed Ireland’s responses and pressures from London.
• Arguments about Home Rule, agrarian reform, and the role of Irish politicians in British politics.
• An examination of media, public opinion, and international perceptions during the period.

Ideal for readers of history and political analysis who want a clearer picture of the Irish question in the early 20th century and its implications for the Allies and the broader world.