In "The Evolution of Sinn Fein," Robert Mitchell Henry meticulously chronicles the historical trajectory and ideological transformations of one of Ireland's most notable political movements. The book is marked by its analytical rigor and rich contextual details, examining Sinn Fein's origins, its relationship with Irish nationalism, and its shifting strategies from the early 20th century to the present day. Henry employs a narrative style that deftly interweaves political analysis with his...

It is almost a commonplace of the political moralists that every failure on the part of England to satisfy the moderate and constitutional demands of the Irish people for reform has been followed invariably by a deplorable outbreak of “extremist” activities in Ireland. Unfortunately for the moral, that constitutional demands should therefore be promptly and fully conceded, the statement is almost exactly the reverse of the truth, if Irish history as a whole be taken as the field for induct...

In "The Evolution of Sinn Fein," Robert Mitchell Henry offers a meticulously researched and comprehensive exploration of the political and ideological transformations of Sinn Fein from its origins in the early 20th century to its current status in contemporary politics. Utilizing a blend of historical narrative and sociopolitical analysis, Henry examines key figures, pivotal events, and the evolution of nationalist sentiment within Ireland. The book is notable for its clarity of prose and ...

"The Evolution of Sinn Fein" by Robert Mitchell. Henry provides a comprehensive assessment of Sinn Fein's transforming journey, from its inception as a modern movement to its current position in shaping Irish politics. Henry's analytical review follows Sinn Fein's evolution throughout time, highlighting ideological revisions, strategic maneuvers, and major events. Through rigorous research and insightful narration, Henry shows the intricate interaction of historic, social, and political va...

"Ackroyd, as always, is well worth the read." —Kirkus, starred reviewDominion, the fifth volume of Peter Ackroyd’s masterful History of England, begins in 1815 as national glory following the Battle of Waterloo gives way to a post-war depression and ends with the death of Queen Victoria in January 1901.Spanning the end of the Regency, Ackroyd takes readers from the accession of the profligate George IV whose government was steered by Lord ...

‘A riveting account of the pre-First World War years . . . The Age of Decadence is an enormously impressive and enjoyable read.’ Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times‘A magnificent account of a less than magnificent epoch.’ Jonathan Meades, Literary ReviewThe folk-memory of Britain in the years before the Great War is of a powerful, contented, orderly and thriving country. She commanded a vast empire. She bestrode inter...

THE GREEN FLAG stands as the most comprehensive and illuminating history of Irish Nationalism yet published. For many years available as three separate volumes (THE MOST DISTRESSFUL COUNTRY, THE BOLD FENIAN MEN and OURSELVES ALONE), this outstanding history is now available as a single volume.

From the New York Times–bestselling author of Intellectuals: "All the highlights of Irish history . . . useful and informative." — Irish EchoDrawing from a wealth of historical and scholarly sources, Paul Johnson, acclaimed for such works as A History of the Jews and A History of Christianity, traces the important social, religious, and political development of Ireland's struggle to become a unified, settled country. Joh...

'Technically this book is a masterly achievement: the collection, sorting, selecting and balancing of material has meant an immense amount of hard and highly skilful work. The presentation is not only learned but cool, objective, unimpassioned and yet almost always alive and compassionate as well . . . As a reference book alone it is immensely valuable . . . As an example of a humane, scholarly, expert history, Professor Beckett's book will be difficult to surpass.' D. B. Quinn, Belfas...

First published in 1966, Robert Blake's biography of Disraeli is one of the supreme political biographies of the last hundred years.An outsider, a nationalist, a European, a Romantic and a Tory - Disraeli's story is an extraordinary one. Born in 1804, the grandson of an immigrant Italian Jew, he became leader of the Conservative Party and was twice Prime Minister. Famous for the 1867 Reform Act, his purchasing of the Suez Canal and his diplomatic triumphs at the Congress of Berlin,...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Antonia Fraser's Perilous Question is a dazzling re-creation of the tempestuous two-year period in Britain's history leading up to the passing of the Great Reform Bill in 1832, a narrative which at times reads like a political thriller.The era, beginning with the accession of William IV, is evoked in the novels of Trollope and Thackeray, and described by the young Charles Dickens as a cub reporter. It is lit with notable characters. The reforming heroes ar...