Political Violence in Ireland: Government and Resistance Since 1848'a most skilful gathering of the relevant facts which are laid before the reader in a concise, absorbable form.' Irish Post 'Townshend's analysis and presentation of the events leading up to the Rising of 1916 is the best I have ever read.' Irish Times 'From start to finish the work is high in quality, sustained in consciousness, and consistent in exposition...It makes for compelling reading.' Irish Independent |
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Political Violence in Ireland: Government and Resistance Since 1848 Charles Townshend No preview available - 1983 |
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