Politics of the Irish Civil War

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Focusing on the Irish civil war, this book connects the conflict to the broader decolonization movements of the twentieth century, highlighting the significant impact of the 1921 Anglo-Irish Treaty divisions on the Irish state's evolution. Each chapter examines different facets of the war, including self-determination in the Sinn Fein movement, peace initiatives, and the power dynamics within the IRA. The final chapters analyze interpretations of the conflict by its participants and historians, making it relevant for both Irish history students and those studying civil wars globally.