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From 1926 onward, Sinn Féin, which had been instrumental in the revolutionary period of 1919–23, faded into oblivion. This book unravels a chapter of history that has not been dealt with in detail until now, although the operation of the party raises fundamental questions on issues such as democracy and the role of history in the construction of a national narrative. Through a close analysis of newspaper reports, fortnightly Standing committee minutes, and interviews carried out by the author, it looks at the manner in which the party operated and put itself forward as the guardian of Republicanism in Ireland. The book offers a valuable insight into the meaning of Republicanism, and its narrative represents an integral part of the political and social fabric of contemporary Irish society, which will be of relevance to academics and to all readers with an interest in Irish republicanism.

Table of Contents

Introduction
1. Pragmatism versus principles, 1923–32
2. Oblivion, 1932–1945
3. The Funds Case, 1941–1948
4. Sinn Féin, 'political wing' of the IRA, 1948–69
Index

In the Shadow of History: Sinn Féin 1926–70

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      Publisher Manchester University Press
      Published 28 September 2021
      ISBN-13 9781526152954
      978-1526152954
      ISBN-10 1526152959
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      Non Fiction History National liberation and independence Politics, Philosophy & Society Politics and government

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      From 1926 onward, Sinn Féin, which had been instrumental in the revolutionary period of 1919–23, faded into oblivion. This book unravels a chapter of history that has not been dealt with in detail until now, although the operation of the party raises fundamental questions on issues such as democracy and the role of history in the construction of a national narrative. Through a close analysis of newspaper reports, fortnightly Standing committee minutes, and interviews carried out by the author, it looks at the manner in which the party operated and put itself forward as the guardian of Republicanism in Ireland. The book offers a valuable insight into the meaning of Republicanism, and its narrative represents an integral part of the political and social fabric of contemporary Irish society, which will be of relevance to academics and to all readers with an interest in Irish republicanism.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction
      1. Pragmatism versus principles, 1923–32
      2. Oblivion, 1932–1945
      3. The Funds Case, 1941–1948
      4. Sinn Féin, 'political wing' of the IRA, 1948–69
      Index

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