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The Green Flag, Vols 1-3

by Robert Kee · 1972

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Also published in 3 Volumes as The Most Distressful Country/The Bold Fenian Men/Ourselves Alone

Covering Irish history from the beginnings of Irish Nationalism through 1973, Robert Kee's treatment ranges from the Protestant Plantations thru Wolfe Tone & the Great Famine to the founding of the Fenian Movement & the Irish Free State. His authoritative & comprehensive history is masterly in its detail & judicious analysis. A classic in its field, this is essential reading for anyone attempting to understand the complex historical forces that have shaped Ireland.

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Preface

1. Who were Irishmen?

2 The first Irish republicans

3. The union

4 The tragedy of home rule

5. Outselves alone

References

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Index

Subject
history
Genre
war and military
Setting
19th century20th centuryIreland
Audience
adult
Length
epic · 896 pages

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