Between Two Hells The Irish Civil War
“Between Two Hells: The Irish Civil War” by Diarmaid Ferriter, published by Profile Books Limited on May 2, 2023, offers a detailed examination of the Irish Civil War that erupted following the War of Independence. This 336-page book delves into the complexities surrounding the treaty signed with London, which required oaths of allegiance to the British Empire, a contentious issue that divided the nation. Ferriter explores how this division led to a civil war in 1922, affecting various organizations, communities, and families across Ireland.
Readers will find a thorough analysis of the conflict’s impact on Irish society, politics, and the long-lasting ramifications that shaped contemporary Ireland. The book draws on new sources to provide insights into the civil war’s significance, particularly in relation to the enduring influence of the rival factions, Fine Gael and Fianna Fail. Ferriter’s work highlights the tragic consequences of the civil war, including the loss of life and the deep scars left on the nation, making it a vital resource for understanding Ireland’s historical landscape.
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At the end of the Irish War of Independence, Dublin signed an unsatisfactory treaty with London, that amongst other things, required oaths of allegiance to the British Empire. To many this was a price worth paying, but for others it was impossible. Very quickly, in 1922 the country collapsed into a cruel civil war that split organisations like Sinn Fein and the IRA, local communities, and families. It was less devastating than some other European civil wars but it left a ghastly number of dead, injured and immiserated across Ireland, north and south. And it cast a long shadow across Ireland. Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, the two parties that grew out of the rival factions, have ruled Ireland since the end of the civil war. It was only in 2019 – almost a century after the conflict – because of Sinn Fein’s electoral success that the two parties could see their way to officially working together. Drawing on completely new sources, Ireland’s most brilliant historian shows how important this tragic war was for understanding Ireland now.
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