The Irish War of IndependenceGill & Macmillan, 2002 - 274 pagine The Irish War of Independence was a sporadic guerrilla campaign which lasted from January 1919 until July 1921. The Irish Republican Army (IRA) attacked the forces of the British crown with the intention of breaking Britain's will to rule Ireland. This campaign paralleled the political efforts of Sinn Fein to create an independent Irish republic. |
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... became a watchword for unaccountable and inefficient rule , criticised on every front for its top - heavy ... became like constitutional monarchs , associated with symbolism and rit- ual , while the Chief Secretary became more powerful ...
... became a watchword for unaccountable and inefficient rule , criticised on every front for its top - heavy ... became like constitutional monarchs , associated with symbolism and rit- ual , while the Chief Secretary became more powerful ...
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... became President of the Council of Ministers . It soon became evident , however , that the political strategy was producing few results : Irish claims to be heard at the Peace Conference were rejected and the attempt to build up a ...
... became President of the Council of Ministers . It soon became evident , however , that the political strategy was producing few results : Irish claims to be heard at the Peace Conference were rejected and the attempt to build up a ...
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... became a confidant of Michael Collins . Following MacCurtain's death in March 1920 , O'Donoghue left his employment and became a full - time Brigade officer using an assumed name , George Egan , with the front of the Dripsey Woollen ...
... became a confidant of Michael Collins . Following MacCurtain's death in March 1920 , O'Donoghue left his employment and became a full - time Brigade officer using an assumed name , George Egan , with the front of the Dripsey Woollen ...
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Background to the Irish Revolution | 13 |
Outline of the War January 1919June 1920 | 27 |
British Administration 1919April 1920 | 33 |
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