Turning points in twentieth century Irish history

Irish history has always turned on a variety of axes or 'turning points, ' beyond the accounts of high politics. In acknowledging the profound changes that have shaped new approaches to research and writing within the historical discipline, Irish historiography now embraces not only the re-examination of pivotal events, but also eclectic dimensions that further enrich our understanding of the broader narrative. This collection explores themes such as: political murders during Ireland's Revolutionary period, the nature of women's employment and political activity, Easter Rising, Irish neutrality, and the Northern peace process. Contains contributions by leading scholars in this new assessment of modern Irish history.

Year

2011

Language

English

Publisher

Irish Academic Press

Editions

1

Pages

246

ISBN

9780716531210

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