War and an Irish Town
“War and an Irish Town” by Eamonn McCann, published by Haymarket Books on October 30, 2018, is a significant work that explores the complexities of growing up Catholic in a Northern Irish ghetto. This edition, comprising 296 pages, presents McCann’s firsthand account of the transformative events in Derry that brought Northern Ireland into the global spotlight. The narrative delves into the evolution of the civil rights movement, highlighting the shift from a peaceful campaign for “British Democracy” to a more militant opposition against British rule.
Readers will find a detailed examination of the individuals involved in the conflict, as McCann provides insights into the motivations and backgrounds of those who participated in the struggle. The book goes beyond the rhetoric of organized groups, focusing instead on the everyday lives of people affected by the turmoil. With themes rooted in history, social dynamics, and political ideologies, this work offers a nuanced perspective on the Irish experience during a tumultuous period, making it a valuable addition to discussions on European history and political science.
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McCann’s account of what it is like to grow up a Catholic in a Northern Irish ghetto–first published in 1974–quickly became a classic account of the feelings generated by British rule. The author was at the center of events in Derry which first brought Northern Ireland to world attention. He witnessed the gradual transformation of the civil rights movement from a mild campaign for “British Democracy” to an all-out military assault on the British state. This book describes the people involved in the war, gives an account of the springs of the “Catholic” opposition, shows what their world was like and how their background affected the daily conduct of events. McCann gets beyond the rhtoroic of the organized groups to the real people involved–people who are not so different from those in any other British town.
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