Sinn Fein: An Illumination by P. S. O'Hegarty
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"Sinn Fein: An Illumination" by P. S. O'Hegarty is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically around the post-World War I era. The book delves into the evolution of the Sinn Fein movement, placing it within the broader context of Irish nationalism and the cultural revival that sought to reconnect the Irish people with their heritage and identity. O'Hegarty, having been closely involved in various Irish political movements, provides
insights into the development and philosophy of Sinn Fein, distinguishing it from the more traditional Irish Parliamentary Party. In this book, O'Hegarty traces the ideological roots and growth of the Sinn Fein movement from its inception in the early 1900s, closely associating it with the Gaelic League's efforts to revive the Irish language and culture. He emphasizes the transformative nature of Sinn Fein as a means of achieving true Irish independence, advocating for self-reliance and the rejection of foreign influences. The author discusses significant figures like Arthur Griffith, who played a vital role in shaping Sinn Fein’s policies. The narrative reveals the tensions between different nationalist factions and highlights Sinn Fein's unique approach in rallying the Irish populace around a shared vision of national identity and autonomy, ultimately presenting it as a pivotal movement in Ireland's journey towards freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | O'Hegarty, P. S. (Patrick Sarsfield), 1879-1955 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 19012162 |
| Title | Sinn Fein: An Illumination |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 41.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Sinn Fein |
| Subject | Griffith, Arthur, 1872-1922 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34464 |
| Release Date | Nov 28, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 285 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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