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Book SynopsisOffering an assessment of the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921, this title presents the story of the nationalist politics that produced the Irish Revolution, the tortuous treaty negotiations, and the deep divisions within Sinn FZin that led to the slow unraveling of fragile party cohesion. It is complemented by a collection of annotated primary sources.
Trade ReviewI liked the book and thought it would indeed be useful to students. * H-Net: Humanities and Social Science Reviews Online, January 2009 *
Disagreement over the Anglo-Irish Treaty dominated Irish politics for more than half century after the achievement of independence and has not entirely disappeared, especially in terms of the Northern Irish question. Jason Knirck offers an excellent introductory account as well as a well-informed and astute analytical commentary on existing scholarship about the question. Beginning students of Irish history as well as veteran scholars will profit by this book. -- John P. McCarthy, Fordham University
Table of ContentsChapter 1 The Treaty and Irish History Chapter 2 Irish Nationalism and the Irish Revolution, 1912-1921 Chapter 3 Negotiating a Settlement Chapter 4 The Great Debate: The Dáil and the Treaty Chapter 5 Epilogue
