Description
Book SynopsisThe story of Sinn Féin's place in the globally resurgent democratic left
Trade Review'An intelligent, readable and very fascinating reflection on left republicanism in Ireland' -- Richard English, Professor of Politics, Queens University Belfast, author of Armed Struggle and Irish Freedom
'Full of information and analysis yet extremely easy to read, Eoin O'Broin poses the question that has occupied the minds of many down through decades of struggle - not just how best to establish the 'republic' but what that republic will look like?' -- Dr Laurence McKeown, writer, playright and former IRA political prisoner
Table of ContentsIntroduction
1. The Origins of Left Republicanism
2. The Arrival of Left Republicanism
3. Left Republicanism on the margins
4. Sinn Féin & the politics of left republicanism
5. Conclusion
History Lesson - Eight theses on the future of Sinn Féin
Appendix 1: Sinn Féin election results 1982 - 2007
Appendix 2: Sinn Féin policy documents
Recommended reading
Notes
Bibliography
Index
