The Green Flag: The Turbulent History of the Irish National Movement
by Kee, Robert
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About This Item
New York: Delacorte Press, 1972. First American Edition. very good, fair. 24 cm, 877, illus., maps, ftnotes, references, select bibliography, index, front DJ flap price clipped, DJ worn, soiled, edge tears/chips. The author concentrates on Irish history beginning in 1789, when the French Revolution inspired the rebellion led by Wolfe Tone. He explains the Irish economic system, the legal repression of Catholics, why the rebellion of the early republicans failed, and then addresses the later stages of the struggle.
Synopsis
Covering Irish history from the beginnings of Irish Nationalism through 1973, Robert Kee's treatment ranges from the Protestant Plantations through Wolfe Tone and the Great Famine to the founding of the Fenian Movement and the Irish Free State. His authoritative and comprehensive history is masterly in its detail and judicious analysis. A classic in its field, this is essential reading for anyone attempting to understand the complex historical forces that have shaped Ireland.
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- Bookseller
- Ground Zero Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- The Green Flag: The Turbulent History of the Irish National Movement
- Author
- Kee, Robert
- Book Condition
- Used - very good, fair
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First American Edition
- Publisher
- Delacorte Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1972
- Keywords
- Anglo-Irish Treaty, Sinn Fein, Terrorism, Cathal Brugha, Roger Casement, Erskine Childers, Michael Collins, Eamon de Valera, Irish Nationalists
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- Price Clipped
- When a book is described as price-clipped, it indicates that the portion of the dust jacket flap that has the publisher's...
- Soiled
- Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.
- Fair
- is a worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc....