This is a ground-breaking book filling a void in the study of the history of Ireland's diplomatic relations with Argentina/Latin America from the nineteenth to the twenty first century.
Dermot Keogh Book order (chronological)
This book brings to light the social, cultural, political and economic complexities and contradictions of Ireland in the 1950s. A decade of creative change and innovation, 'Ireland in the 1950s' seeks to show a society's questioning and searching for solutions to national problems in a decade characterised by high unemployment, poor economic performance, mass emigration and a flight from countryside to the cities
Michael Collins and the Making of the Irish State
- 200 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Michael Collins was a pivotal figure in Irish history, significantly contributing to the founding of the Irish state alongside notable contemporaries like Eamon de Valera and Arthur Griffith. Often depicted as a revolutionary leader and military tactician, this collection of essays offers a deeper, more nuanced evaluation of Collins and his complex character. Featuring contributions from leading historians, the essays utilize archival material to present fresh insights into Collins's multifaceted role. They explore his tenure as Minister of Finance, his intelligence operations, his policies regarding Northern Ireland, and his position as Commander-in-Chief, alongside discussions of the Civil War's origins and his relationship with De Valera. Additionally, the collection includes personal memoirs by Fr. Gearoid O'Sullivan and Margot Gearty, relatives of Kitty Kiernan, which provide new perspectives on her and her sisters. This compilation is a significant addition to the understanding of twentieth-century Ireland, challenging oversimplified portrayals of Collins and highlighting his vital contributions to the nation's history.
Twentieth-Century Ireland
Nation and State
Volume 6 in the 'New Gill History of Ireland' series, this book looks at the whole island since partition and examines the performances of the two entities created by the collapse of the old Union. The author traces the establishment and development of the independent Irish state in detail, drawing on his knowledge of Irish government sources.