Girvin sees the original application by the Republic of Ireland to join the EU in 1961 as the end of the nationalist adventure that had begun 160 years earlier. Everything since then has become a footnote to that decision. But in its halcyon years, Irish nationalism was a model for the rest of the world. Why then were the practical achievement of early nationalist self-governments so paltry, collapsing in the economic and social disaster of the 1950s.
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Girvin sees the original application by the Republic of Ireland to join the EU in 1961 as the end of the nationalist adventure that had begun 160 years earlier. Everything since then has become a footnote to that decision. But in its halcyon years, Irish nationalism was a model for the rest of the world. Why then were the practical achievement of early nationalist self-governments so paltry, collapsing in the economic and social disaster of the 1950s.
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1st edn 1st printing. 8vo. Original gilt lettered blue cloth (Fine), dustwrapper (VG in protective cover). Pp. viii + 278 (previous owner's neat inscription on front endpaper).
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Very good. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
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Very good in fair dust jacket. Book is clean, no marks or tears, a hint of cornering, square, straight spine. Dust jacket has some cornering, bumping and short closed tears. Original Irish price tag on dj, not clipped., Glued binding. Paper over boards. 278 p. Audience: General/trade.
