Originally published in 1952, A History of Ireland Under the Union was written by an historian who played an active part in the political events of the later part of the period. In Ireland there are two national traditions: that of the Kingdom of the Gael, established at the end of the 4th Century A.D. and the other colonial tradition evolved by the descendants of various generations of Planters from England. The book provides a full account of 19th Century Irish history and shows how the colonial nationalists discarded their nationalism after 1801 and how the emerging Gael, under Daniel O' Connell adopted and fused the two traditions into an Irish national tradition which was vitalised by Irish literature and culture. Containing much original source material the book throws light on aspects of Irish history whose significance is often overlooked such as the part played by the RIC and the Secret Societies in Ireland and the USA.

About the Author

P. S. O'Hegarty was an Irish writer, editor and historian.

Reviews

Reviews of the original edition of The Irish Free State

'The author of this book is an Irishman, who keeps his head clear, and has the requisite knowledge of political theories, ideas and systems...to make his book one of the most interesting that has yet been written about the political evolution of the Irish state.' Irish Times

'...such a book has long been wanted...this book cannot fail to be of great interest to all students of modern political development.' International Affairs

'A work which gives a very tolerably just and sane view of the position in 1934...He has mastered his Irish material fairly and interprets it sensibly...he presents his data fully and fairly for the reader's judgement.' Times Literary Supplement.

Book Information
ISBN 9781032406992
Author P. S. O'Hegarty
Format Paperback
Page Count 820
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd