The Political Thought of the Irish Revolution

The Irish Revolution was a significant transition period for Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the British Empire, leading to the emergence of new antagonisms and the partition of the island. This volume explores the key intellectual debates and ideas developed during this time, comparing Irish experiences to those in other European and international contexts and challenging the durability of Britain as a global power.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 05 May 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

The Irish Revolution, a pivotal period of transformation, had profound implications for Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the British Empire. Sparking a constitutional crisis in 1912, it polarized public opinion in Ireland and divided politics at Westminster. Instead of resolving these differences, the onset of the First World War exacerbated new antagonisms. The ensuing Republican insurrection gave rise to a struggle for independence, culminating in the partition of the island. This collection of key contributions to the intellectual debates during this period showcases the innovative ideas developed by both supporters and opponents of the Irish Revolution. By examining these fundamental texts, we gain a comparative perspective on Irish experiences within Europe and the broader international context, while also exploring how the revolution challenged the dominance of Britain as a global power.

The Irish Revolution, a pivotal moment in history, had far-reaching consequences for Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the British Empire. Rooted in a constitutional crisis that erupted in 1912, it polarized public opinion in Ireland and sparked division within British politics. Rather than resolving these differences, the advent of the First World War exacerbated new tensions. The ensuing Republican insurrection led to a struggle for independence, culminating in the partition of the island. This collection of key contributions to the intellectual debates during this period showcases the innovative ideas developed by both supporters and opponents of the Irish Revolution. By examining these fundamental texts, we gain a comparative perspective on Irish experiences within Europe and the broader international context, while also exploring how the revolution challenged the dominance of Britain as a global power.

The Irish Revolution, a transformative period in Irish history, had profound implications for Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the British Empire. Sparking a constitutional crisis in 1912, it polarized public opinion in Ireland and divided politics at Westminster. Instead of resolving these differences, the onset of the First World War exacerbated new antagonisms. The ensuing Republican insurrection gave rise to a struggle for independence, culminating in the partition of the island. This collection of key contributions to the intellectual debates during this period showcases the innovative ideas developed by both supporters and opponents of the Irish Revolution. By examining these fundamental texts, we gain a comparative perspective on Irish experiences within Europe and the broader international context, while also exploring how the revolution challenged the dominance of Britain as a global power.

ISBN-13: 9781108799133