Robert Kee was a distinguished broadcaster, journalist, and writer, renowned for his insightful historical works, particularly concerning World War II and Ireland. His writing often draws upon profound personal experiences, including his wartime service and subsequent imprisonment, which formed the basis for his compelling debut. Kee was celebrated for his analytical approach to history and his skill in presenting complex events in an engaging manner accessible to a broad audience, as exemplified by his acclaimed documentary series on Ireland.
This book is an examination of the prison of Irish history, back to its very beginnings, to identify the principal groups involved in Ireland. It traces the emergence of each group and their links over the ages, establishing how past facts have bred present myths. Revised to cover the events of recent years, the book provides an insight into the country's current political situation, especially in light of the 1994 ceasefire agreement.
The present volume, Ourselves Alone, is concerned with the modern growth of that extreme Irish republicanism which won freedom from British rule for twenty-six counties of Ireland in 1921, and which today pursues the same goal for all Ireland in the remaining six. The narrative begins with the aftermath of the Dublin rebellion of 1916.
Covering the 20 year lifespan of Picture Post magazine, this volume has been compiled to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the magazine's launch. It contains a selection of previously unpublished photographs discovered in the archives of Picture Post.
1989 Penguin Books trade paperback, 6th printing. Robert Kee
A Chronicle of the Year 1939
A unique portrait of 1939, vividly recapturing the moods and sensations of Britain as the Second World War loomed.
Color and black-and-white photographs throughout.
