A Nation and Not a Rabble: The Irish Revolution 1913–1923

A Nation and Not a Rabble is an in-depth historical analysis of Ireland from 1913-1923, offering a fresh perspective on the turbulent decade that followed the Easter Rising.

Drawing from newly available sources and testimonies of those who lived through this period, Ferriter highlights the gulf between rhetoric and reality in politics and violence, the role of women, and the impact of key leaders.

This comprehensive study reveals the multiple fault-lines within the standard political narrative of Irish freedom, providing important insights for understanding Irish history and society today.

With an unrivaled command of the sources, Ferriter offers a brilliant analysis of the formative decade in modern Irish history, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in Irish history and politics.