The Irish Revolution 1912-1925
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Author Description
This generously illustrated popular history surveys the entire period of the Irish Revolution. Beginning with the Ulster crisis of 1912, it traces the turbulent events of the following years down to the final report of the Boundary Commission in 1925 which stabilized the border between the Irish Free State and Northern Ireland. Naturally, the Easter Rising of 1916 is the central event. It is often thought as a foundation event, but it was not; it was, however, transformative. Irish nationalism had been a potent force since the 1790s but the Rising and its consequences raised the stakes to new heights. The more the stakes were raised by the nationalists, however, the more likely it became that the unionists of Ulster could not be accommodated, so that republicanism and partition marched hand in hand. This is one of the tragic ironies of the story. The Ireland that emerged from the revolutionary period is the Ireland with which we are all so familiar.--From publisher description.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
The Irish Revolution 1912-1925 examines the tumultuous period that shaped modern Ireland. The book traces the events from the Ulster crisis of 1912 through the Easter Rising of 1916 and its transformative impact, to the final stabilization of the border by the Boundary Commission in 1925. It explores the tragic irony of Irish nationalism's rise leading to partition, a consequence that defined the Ireland that emerged from this revolutionary era.
THE SCOPE MAP
- A survey of the entire Irish Revolution period, 1912-1925.
- Detailed coverage of the Ulster crisis and its implications.
- In-depth analysis of the Easter Rising of 1916 and its transformative consequences.
- Exploration of the rise of Irish nationalism and its connection to republicanism and partition.
- Discussion of the Boundary Commission's report in 1925 and its role in stabilizing the border.
- Generously illustrated with historical images.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This popular history offers a comprehensive overview of the Irish Revolution, focusing on the key events and their interconnected consequences. The narrative highlights the central role of the Easter Rising and the complex interplay between rising nationalism, unionist resistance, and the eventual partition of Ireland. The book's approach emphasizes the tragic ironies inherent in the period's developments, leading to the formation of the familiar modern Irish state. Its detailed survey aims to provide readers with a thorough understanding of this pivotal era.
Page Count:
224
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
ISBN-10:
0717156036
ISBN-13:
9780717156030
Non-Fiction
History
Politics
20th Century
Irish History
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