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Born out of civil war, Independent Ireland saw much continuity from the pre idenpendence period, despite the language of revolution in its birth. issues of sovereignty and control were paramount in the Free State period, while the 1937 Bunreacht and 1948 Republic of Ireland Act further fixed the course of the state. Beset by economic stagnation, emigration and toxic church control, Ireland in the first 50 years of self government is examined in detail.
At the time of writing, Ronan Fanning was lecturer in Modern Irish History in UCD,
The 9th chronological book in the Helicon series, aimed at undergrduate University , Leaving Certificte as well as at a wider readership.
Condition - internally very good, but creases to back cover.
Age spotting, but no underlining, inscriptions.