Civil war/war of independence

[tonto1888]

On a wee weekend away down in Wicklow here and looking at some of the history. Made me realise the war of independence and civil war era is something I do not know enough about. Can anyone recommend any good books or docs? Or even from earlier periods? Much appreciated

[Main Street]

My first read was Guerilla Days in Ireland -Tom Barry, no better place to start.

[The Boy Wonder]

War of Independence
https://www.rte.ie/player/series/the-irish-revolution/SI0000004888?epguid=IP000064890

Civil War
https://www.rte.ie/player/series/the-irish-civil-war/10001232-00-0000?epguid=IP000067397

[Mikhail Prokhorov]

Both excellent docs

[tonto1888]

Many thanks

[maigheo]

My first read was Guerilla Days in Ireland -Tom Barry, no better place to start.

Excellent book and have read it a few times. An excellent insight into that era.

[Jell 0 Biafra]

Tim Coogan's   "Ireland in the 20th Century" is good on this and subsequent developments.  Lengthy enough, but an easy read nonetheless.

[Sean3]

The most comprehensive read is Atlas of the Irish Revolution. After that, local histories are some of the best sources. I also would use the Bureau of Military History archives for first hand accounts.

[seafoid]

The most comprehensive read is Atlas of the Irish Revolution. After that, local histories are some of the best sources. I also would use the Bureau of Military History archives for first hand accounts.

[Harold Disgracey]

This is a good resource for anyone with relatives who served in the fourth northern division.

The Fourth Northerners: and the Irish Revolution https://amzn.eu/d/27d1HGz

The Atlas of the Irish Revolution is a superb book, as is their famine atlas.

Between Two Hells by Diarmaid Ferriter is also very good.

[seafoid]

Any decent book on the North,  1920 to 1950?

[Main Street]

Any decent book on the North,  1920 to 1950?

[Brendan]

Any decent book on the North,  1920 to 1950?

Not in the free state, they'd rather cover up that particular period

[The Boy Wonder]

Northern Ireland: The Orange State by Michael Farrell
First published in 1976 - quite expensive to buy nowadays (if available) so might be best look for it in a library.
I used to have a copy but can't lay my hands on it now.

Michael Farrell was leader of People's Democracy in late 1960's, early 1970's.

[Tatler Jack]

Any decent book on the North,  1920 to 1950?

Not in the free state, they'd rather cover up that particular period

Worth reading

https://www.irishnews.com/arts/2023/07/25/news/cormac_moore_was_eoin_macneill_to_blame_for_boundary_commission_s_disastrous_outcome_-3464293/