The Irish Convention - 1917-18

Although largely regarded as a failure, the Irish Convention of 1917, might, had it been successful, have resulted in a totally different Ireland to the one which has emerged. It was an attempt to solve the apparently intractable Irish Question. This book, originally published in 1970, describes the debates which took place.

List of contents

1.The Irish Question 2. The Summoning of the Convention 3. The convention, 1917 4. The Convention, 1918 5. Aftermath.

About the author

R. B. McDowell (1913-2011) was an Irish historian and Professor Emeritus of History at University College, Dublin.

Summary

Although largely regarded as a failure, the Irish Convention of 1917, might, had it been successful, have resulted in a totally different Ireland to the one which has emerged. It was an attempt to solve the apparently intractable Irish Question. This book, originally published in 1970, describes the debates which took place.

Product details

• Authors: R. B. Mcdowell, McDowell R. B.
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.10.2024
• EAN: 9781032865911
• ISBN: 978-1-03-286591-1
• No. of pages: 248
• Weight: 385 g
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Political science; European History, HISTORY / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Comparative Politics, HISTORY / Europe / Ireland, Ireland, Politics & government, British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / General, Politics and government, Modern Period, C 1500 Onwards