A History of the Irish Working Class
A History of the Irish Working Class
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‘The curious but tangled relationship ... between labour and nationalism in Ireland has never been more clearly exposed.' Times Education Supplement
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A History of the Irish Working Class by Peter Berresford Ellis
'The curious but tangled relationship ... between labour and nationalism in Ireland has never been more clearly exposed.' Times Educational Supplement ‘[A]ccessible and immensely readable ... with great relevance and poignancy.’ Irish Studies Review This modern classic of Irish history is an accomplished and readable synthesis. Subjects covered include the early 'communism' of the Celtic clans ; the role of the Church; the Irish aristocracy and their handover to Henry II; Wolfe Tone’s rising and O’Connell’s betrayal.
'The curious but tangled relationship.. between labour and nationalism in Ireland has never been more clearly exposed.' Times Education Supplement'Takes on where Connolly left off.' Paul Foot, New Statesman'Berresford Ellis shows considerable skill in his study of recent debates.' Irish Times
Peter Berresford Ellis has written over thirty books of history and biography, including The Scottish Insurrection of 1820 (Gollancz/Pluto Press) and A Dictionary of Irish Mythology. He is also the editor of James Connolly: Selected Writings (Penguin/Pluto Press) and the author of the bestselling novel The Rising of the Moon. He lives in North London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780745300092 |
| ISBN 10 | 074530009X |
| Title | A History of the Irish Working Class |
| Author | Peter Berresford Ellis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pluto Press |
| Year published | 1996-03-20 |
| Number of pages | 372 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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