The Irish revolution : diplomacy and reactions, 1919-1923 /
"This groundbreaking study reveals the fascinating international dimension of the Irish Revolution, exploring how a small nation's fight for independence reverberated across the globe. The Irish republican counter state strategy required seeking diplomatic recognition abroad. In addition t...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cork :
Cork University Press,
2025.
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| Summary: | "This groundbreaking study reveals the fascinating international dimension of the Irish Revolution, exploring how a small nation's fight for independence reverberated across the globe. The Irish republican counter state strategy required seeking diplomatic recognition abroad. In addition to a foreign affairs department, a publicity ministry was created to maximise the cultural impact of the Irish struggle within a growing international discourse on small, emerging states and the rise of anti imperialist sentiments. Through meticulous research and a compelling narrative, the book reveals how Irish revolutionaries were compelled by circumstances to devise an unconventional diplomatic strategy: unable to persuade governments to support the Irish revolution directly, they endeavoured to influence foreign public opinion and indirectly pressure governments to support Irish independence"-- |
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| Physical Description: | xlii, 468 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781782050599 1782050590 |