[The Green Flag 01] • The Green Flag

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.

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