A History of the Irish Working Class
(With a New Preface)
Will be published approx. on 20. March 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
372 pages
978-0-7453-0009-2 (ISBN)
Description
'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
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 Tone's rising and O'Connell's betrayal.
'[A]ccessible and immensely readable ... with great relevance and poignancy.' Irish Studies Review
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 Tone's rising and O'Connell's betrayal.
Reviews / Votes
'The curious but tangled relationship ... between labour and nationalism in Ireland has never been more clearly exposed.' Times Education Supplement'Takes on where Connolly left off.' Paul Foot, New Statesman'Berresford Ellis shows considerable skill in his study of recent debates.' Irish TimesMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 135 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7453-0009-2 (9780745300092)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
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.
Content
Preface to first edition
Preface to 1996 edition
1 Celtic Communism
2 Feudalism
3 The Plantations
4 A Century of Unrest
5 The United Irishmen
6 Pioneers of Socialism
7 O'Connell - the Enemy Within
8 Marx, Engels and the Fenians
9 The People's War, 1879-82
10 The Rise of Organised Labour
11 The Dublin Lock-Out
12 'The Risen People'
13 The National Struggle
14 The Irish Free State
15 The Dictionary Republic
16 The Northern Revolution
Notes
Bibliography
Index
Preface to 1996 edition
1 Celtic Communism
2 Feudalism
3 The Plantations
4 A Century of Unrest
5 The United Irishmen
6 Pioneers of Socialism
7 O'Connell - the Enemy Within
8 Marx, Engels and the Fenians
9 The People's War, 1879-82
10 The Rise of Organised Labour
11 The Dublin Lock-Out
12 'The Risen People'
13 The National Struggle
14 The Irish Free State
15 The Dictionary Republic
16 The Northern Revolution
Notes
Bibliography
Index