Helen Litton Book order (chronological)

A fascinating examination of the life of Thomas Clarke, a member of the Fenians and was a key leader of the Irish Republican Brotherhood in 1916.

Edward Daly is one of the legendary revolutionaries who participated in the 1916 Easter Rising. Less has been known about Daly until now; in this intimate and fascinating account, Helen Litton traces Edward 'Ned' Daly's life from childhood to commander within the Volunteers.

This account of Ireland during World War II years challenges a few entrenched perceptions as well as providing new photographs of the bombed scenes at East Wall in Dublin and elsewhere. As always, historian Helen Litton writes in a lively and engaging style to tell the human story on the ground as well as that of the politicking behind the scenes. Using eyewitness accounts, newspaper reports, speeches, and a mass of illustrative material, Litton illuminates an often confusing period in her clear and informative manner.In The World War II Years, the question of De Valera s role and of Ireland s neutrality is explored along with a full assessment of the Irish contribution to the war in terms of soldier volunteers and special expertise. Litton looks at the Irish situation in the context of the wider world and leaves the impression that this particular period of Irish history still has significant ramifications today.

Why did millions of starving people seem to accept their fate without rebelling? Why did people starve beside seas and rivers stocked with plenty of fish? Helen Litton succinctly deals with the Great Famine with clarity and compassion. With quotes from first-hand accounts, and information from numerous studies and sources, both sides of the tragedy are exposed.