Ireland Her Own

More about the book

This classic work chronicles eight centuries of the Irish struggle for freedom, from the arrival of English settlers in the Middle Ages to contemporary issues. The author frames the narrative as an 'Outline History of the Irish struggle for National Freedom and Independence,' but it transcends that label. It uniquely intertwines economic factors with political developments, providing a comprehensive view of Irish social, economic, and political history. The account begins with England's conquest and its imperial ambitions in the 12th Century, progressing to the partition of Ireland in the early 1920s. Additionally, C. Desmond Greaves contributes a concluding chapter that addresses events leading to the civil rights movement of the late 1960s and the ongoing troubles in Northern Ireland. This history is not only clearly and vigorously written but also serves as a guide to Imperialism and an essential resource for students of politics, regardless of their viewpoints. T. A. Jackson, born in London in 1879, was a radical socialist and a prolific writer for the left-wing press, authoring several notable works throughout his career. Edited and with an Epilogue by C. Desmond Greaves.