A James Connolly Reader
- 472 pages
- 17 hours of reading
A stirring collection of James Connolly's most important speeches and writing.
James Connolly was a prominent Irish socialist leader and Marxist theorist. Despite his roots in Edinburgh, Scotland, he maintained a deep connection to his Irish heritage and engaged in significant roles within Scottish and American politics. His intellectual contributions established him as a leading Marxist thinker of his time. Connolly's unwavering commitment to his principles ultimately led to his execution following the Easter Rising of 1916.




A stirring collection of James Connolly's most important speeches and writing.
Focusing on economic independence, James Connolly's work presents a revolutionary strategy for workers to reclaim industries from the ruling class. He argues that the subjugation of Ireland stems from the oppressed's financial dependence on their oppressors. By merging the concerns of the Irish Nation with the working class, Connolly envisions a policy fostering cooperation that can ignite self-determination. This synergy aims to inspire a renewed sense of freedom, optimism, and purpose among the Irish people.