Ireland's Independence: 1880-1923 by Oonagh Walsh
This timely introduction presents a clear, balanced account of the rapid and complex events from 1880 leading up to the formation of the Irish Free State in 1922.
'A comprehensive guide to the political history of a most complex period. This excellent book manages to achieve the difficult trick of combining a vast amount of detail with a humane warmth which is as welcome these days as it is rare.' - Irish Studies Review
'This book ... is a first class read and I would advise any department with even a passing interest in Irish history to purchase at least a couple of copies.' - History Teaching Review
'A very handy and compact introduction to the period.' - Books Ireland