The Road to Home Rule: Anti-imperialism and the Irish National Movement

This work for students and scholars charts the rise of Irish nationalism from the 1870s to the first Home Rule Bill, highlighting the role of anti-imperialism in the growth of Irish nationalist ideology. The book describes milestones in Ireland’s response to Britain’s problems with its colonies in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, such as the Afghan and Zulu wars, the Boer War, and the Egyptian crisis. In order to demonstrate the Irish critique of British imperialism, the book draws especially on newspapers and their political cartoons, as well as examining the rhetoric and actions of Irish nationalists. B&w historical illustrations and political cartoons are included. Annotation ©2017 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)