Ireland In 1921

By Cecil J C 1884-1964 Street and Cecil J.C. Street

Book Overview

An exacting portrait of a nation in upheaval. It is a clear-eyed account. J. C. Street lays out the tense year that reshaped Ireland. Part reportage and analytical survey, Ireland In 1921 is an Irish history book that examines the political currents of the Irish independence era, the fraught British-Irish relations and the civil unrest that defined 1920s Ireland. Street balances sober description with contextual analysis, showing how local events linked to larger currents in postwar Europe without sacrificing narrative clarity. The book attends to detail - public life, economic strain and the quiet dislocations ordinary people lived through - while keeping a steady focus on the mechanics of political change. Accessible to the curious reader yet grounded enough to aid deeper enquiry, the volume suits those discovering early 20th century Ireland as well as students and scholars seeking a compact, reliable companion for the political history of Ireland and for Irish revolution studies. Historically and literarily significant, Ireland In 1921 stands as a classic historical account whose perspective helps explain the decades that followed. History enthusiasts will find concise, readable insight; classic-literature collectors will value a work that reflects period sensibilities and documentary purpose. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today, a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Teachers, researchers and anyone tracing British-Irish relations or the wider story of postwar Europe will recognise its usefulness; as an academic study resource or a richly proportioned introduction to 1920s Ireland, it rewards repeated consultation and careful reading. Though written near the era it describes, Street's account keeps its focus on the interplay of politics and daily life, helping readers connect headline events to the quieter shifts in society. For those assembling a library on the Irish independence era, or for casual readers exploring the political history of Ireland, this edition is both accessible and enduring.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354210147
• ISBN13: 9789354210143
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"