- The politics of Rural Britain 1918 - 1939 Drawing on new research, this book uncovers a fascinating but previously neglected chapter in the history of the Labour Party movement, and the … [Read more...] about Labour and the Countryside by Clare V J Griffiths
Politics
Sean Lemass – The Enigmatic Patriot by John Horgan
This is a substantial and widely acclaimed biography of Sean Lemass, considered one of the finest political leaders in the history of the Irish state. The author explores facets of Irish life which … [Read more...] about Sean Lemass – The Enigmatic Patriot by John Horgan
L’ivo in Divisa by Aldo Bonasia
Milan in the 1970's evocatively described in Aldo Bonasia's photographs. The shots of an anarchically rebellious outsider, involved in a perennial struggle to bring events to the public … [Read more...] about L’ivo in Divisa by Aldo Bonasia
The Age of the Warrior by Robert Fisk
A selection of Robert Fisk's finest 'Comment' pieces from the Saturday Independent. He is best known for his writing about the Middle East, its wars and dictators. These 'Comment' articles cover … [Read more...] about The Age of the Warrior by Robert Fisk
Women and the Environment by Sally Sontheimer
Women and the Environment discusses the crisis and development in the third world. This book tells the rarely heard story of women living and coping in distressing conditions in the the third … [Read more...] about Women and the Environment by Sally Sontheimer
Irish Industrial Relations in Practice
This introduction to the practice of industrial relations in Ireland gives up-to-date analysis of the key issues and concerns. The second edition features three additional chapters, including … [Read more...] about Irish Industrial Relations in Practice
The Mighty Healy Rae by Donal Hickey
As the TD's prepare to pay tribute to their former colleague, Jackie Healy Rae, we feel that is appropriate to feature his biography. The well known journalist Donal Hickey published this biography … [Read more...] about The Mighty Healy Rae by Donal Hickey
Black Wind, White Snow
Charles Clover, award-winning journalist and former Moscow bureau chief for the Financial Times, here analyses the idea of "Eurasianism," a theory of Russian national identity based on ethnicity and … [Read more...] about Black Wind, White Snow
Ireland in International Affairs edited by Ben Tonra
The editor has assembled essays from a number of distinguished scholars to discuss Ireland's place in international affairs. The topics covered include; The European Dimension Ireland's … [Read more...] about Ireland in International Affairs edited by Ben Tonra
The Kennedys Amidst the Gathering Storm
Arriving in London in early 1938, the Irish-Catholic Kennedys were welcomed by politicians, aristocrats, and intellectuals, all eager to court America. They finally appeared to have overcome their … [Read more...] about The Kennedys Amidst the Gathering Storm