Description

The signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty split the revolutionary movement down the middle, plunging the young nation into a devastating internal conflict. Echoes of Their Footsteps Volume 2: The Irish Civil War 1922-1924 delivers an exceptionally clear, objective, and deeply comprehensive analysis of this complex and painful chapter in Irish history.

Author Kathleen Hegarty Thorne guides readers systematically through the operational timelines of both the National (Pro-Treaty) Army and the Republican (Anti-Treaty) forces. The text avoids sentimental bias, focusing instead on the direct realities of localized skirmishes, executions, internment camps, and guerrilla tactics from Donegal to Kerry. It stands out for its incredible density of data, serving as an irreplaceable reference cornerstone for advanced historians and lineage researchers alike.

Core military insights explored in this volume:

• County-by-County Chronology: Systematically maps the regional engagements, barracks captures, and sabotage lines that defined the conflict.

• Internment and Legal Records: Documents the thousands of individuals held in military prisons, hunger strikes, and official state executions.

• Elite Reference Quality: Beautifully structured with comprehensive indices, making looking up specific family surnames or local engagements completely effortless.