The Evolution of Irish Nationalist Politics

by Garvin, Tom

• ISBN13: 9780717139675
• ISBN10: 0717139670
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-09-15
• Publisher: Gill & Macmillan

Summary

This classic work studies the growth of nationalism in Ireland from the middle of the eighteenth century to modern times. It traces the continuity of tradition from earlier organisations, such as the United Irishmen and the agrarian Ribbonmen of the eighteenth century, through the followers of Daniel O' Connell, the Fenians and the Land League in the nineteenth century to the Irish political parties of today. The dual nature of Irish nationalism is shown in sharp focus. Despite the secular and liberal leanings of many Irish leaders and theoreticians, their followers were frequently sectarian and conservative in social outlook. This book demonstrates how this dual legacy has influenced the politics of modern Ireland. 'This stimulating book is one of the most important and original studies of Irish nationalism and politics to have been written ... It will be discussed and cited for many years.' Michael Gallagher, Irish University Review 'Buy it rather than borrow it, since it calls for re-reading, reflection and discussion. It illuminates both past and present.' John A. Murphy, The Sunday Tribune 'a lively and original book' L.M. Cullen, The Irish Times

Author Biography

Tom Garvin is professor of Politics at University College Dublin.

Table of Contents

Irish parties and Irish politics	p. 1
The origins of Irish popular politics	p. 16
The development of nationalist popular politics, 1800-48	p. 38
Secret societies and party politics after the famine	p. 60
Agrarianism, nationalism and party politics, 1874-95	p. 77
The reconstruction of nationalist politics, 1891-1910	p. 99
The new nationalism and military conspiracy, 1900-16	p. 111
Elections, revolution and civil war, 1916-23	p. 126
The origins of the party system in independent Ireland	p. 148
An analysis of electoral politics, 1923-48	p. 175
The roots of party and government in independent Ireland	p. 195
Some comparative perspectives	p. 226
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