Blood on the Shamrock: A Novel of Ireland's Civil War 1916-1921

by Liam, Cathal

• ISBN13: 9780970415523
• ISBN10: 0970415524
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-06-30
• Publisher: St Padraic Pr

Summary

With the tragedy of Easter 1916 behind them and spurred on by the euphoria born of England's willingness to confer after months of bitter warfare, Irish republicans sense they are finally on the verge of trimuph over their centuries-old foe. Ireland's freedom is just around the corner or so it seems. But almost overnight the green hills of Ireland turn red again--blood red--as the bitter residue of Anglo-Irish politics unexpectedly erupts into unholy civil war: the repercussions of which are destined to sully the dream of Irish unity for years to come. This work of historical fiction continues the chronicle of Aran Roe O'Neill, a fictional Irishman, and his tenacious comrades, both real and imaginary. Together they reluctantly renew their struggle for Ireland's long-denied independence from England. Their action is triggered by the divisive treaty Dublin's fledgling government negotiates with members of London's parliamentary leadership.

Table of Contents

Map of Ireland	viii
A Word to the Reader	ix
Acknowledgements	xv
Cast of Characters	xvix
Prologue	1	(38)
July, 1921 -- December, 1921	39	(170)
January, 1922 -- June, 1922	209	(130)
June, 1922 -- December, 1922	339	(98)
January, 1923 -- April, 1949	437	(74)
Epilogue	511	(6)
Glossary	517	(14)
Selected Bibliography	531	(6)
About the Author	537