The Irish Revolution: A Global History

The Irish War of Independence was shaped by international actors and events, such as the international flourishing of anti-colonial movements following World War I. This volume reassesses the conflict as an inherently transnational event, examining how circumstances and individuals abroad shaped the course of Ireland's struggle for independence.

Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 23 May 2022
Publisher: New York University Press

The Irish War of Independence, often perceived as the culmination of centuries of political unrest between Ireland and England, holds a profoundly understudied international dimension. The Irish Revolution: A Global History reevaluates this conflict as inherently transnational, exploring how circumstances and individuals abroad influenced Ireland's quest for independence. This comprehensive volume, brought together by esteemed international scholars of modern Ireland, its diaspora, and the British Empire, delves into the Irish revolution from a truly global perspective.

The text contextualizes the conflict within the broader context of the international resurgence of anti-colonial movements following World War I. Despite their distinct differences, these movements engaged in extensive communication and learning from each other, particularly in anti-imperial metropoles like Paris, London, and New York. The contributors to this volume argue that Irish nationalists both at home and abroad played a pivotal role in this exchange, from mobilizing Ireland's vast diaspora to supporting Irish independence to engaging directly with radical causes elsewhere.

The Irish Revolution is a crucial work for anyone interested in Irish history, offering a fresh perspective on Ireland's role in the evolving postwar world. It sheds light on the complex interplay of domestic and international factors that shaped the course of Ireland's struggle for independence and highlights the profound impact of global events on the nation's history.

Weight: 732g
Dimension: 237 x 160 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781479808892