Vying for Victory: The 1923 General Election in the Irish Free State by Elaine C

Description: Vying for Victory by Elaine Callinan After 11 arduous months, on 24 May 1923, the guns fell silent, and the Irish Civil War finally came to an end. Twelve weeks later, all adults aged 21 or over - regardless of social status or gender - cast their vote in the States first general election. The 1923 General Election marks the true beginning of modern Irish democracy. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Unifies writings by leading scholars on various aspects of the 1923 Irish general election. After eleven arduous months, on May 24, 1923, the guns fell silent, and the Irish Civil War finally came to an end. Twelve weeks later, all adults aged twenty-one or over—regardless of social status or gender—cast their vote in the states first general election. The 1923 general election marks the true beginning of modern Irish democracy. Born in blood, the new Irish Free State was set on course to become a remarkably stable democracy in the late 1920s and early 1930s, in stark contrast to the rise of dictatorships across Europe. The Irish public had an opportunity to cast their judgment on who they wanted to govern their new free state, and cast their opinion on the 1921 Anglo-Irish Treaty, even though it had been ratified in January 1922. A record 376 candidates stood for election, so every seat was contested—another first in Irish electoral history. This book offers fresh and thought-provoking insights rooted deeply in original archival research. The Cumann na nGaedheal Partys "safety first" election campaign; the importance of the election for Éamon de Valera; the perspectives of the Labour and Farmers Parties; the propaganda and electioneering tactics deployed by the various parties; and newspaper coverage of the election, amongst many other areas, are all richly explored. Further, this collection takes a forensic look at the end of the Irish Civil War and the August 1923 election in a wider European context; the Catholic Churchs attitude toward the election; the roles of women in the 1923 election; and the engagement of the Irish diaspora in North America. Vying for Victory offers a deeply researched, original, and fascinating analysis of the very first democratic step of a free Irish nation. It will be a valuable resource to Irish history enthusiasts, as well as students and scholars of Irish history. Author Biography Elaine Callinan obtained her PhD from Trinity College Dublin and has published in the field of Irish electoral politics. She is currently lecturer of modern Irish history at Carlow College, St Patricks. Mel Farrell has published widely on the politics of the Irish Free State. He is currently lecturer in Irish history at Carlow College, St Patricks. Thomas Tormey holds a PhD from Trinity College Dublin and is an expert in the Decade of Centenaries. He has worked as Historian-in-Residence for Louth County Council and currently tutors at UCD. Review This welcome book adds to a growing literature reassessing the first decade of the Irish Free State, highlighting its success as an independent state operating under difficult circumstances -Brian Girvin, History Ireland, January 2024.; This is the kind of book that gives academic anthologies a good name. - Books Ireland, November 2023.; The research of Kerry writer and historian, Owen OShea, features in a new book on the 1923 general election. Vying for Victory, edited by Elaine Callinan, Mel Farrel and Thomas Tormey, is an essential series of essays on the crucially important election of 1923, which took place just a few months after the end of the Irish Civil War. - Owen OShea, 12 Dec 2023.; This publication provides a valuable snapshot in time of an important election and of the factors which influenced its conduct and outcome. - Noel Ward, Saothar ILHS, 2024. Details ISBN1910820709 Author Elaine Callinan Pages 300 Publisher University College Dublin Press Year 2023 ISBN-13 9781910820704 Format Paperback Publication Date 2023-09-30 Imprint University College Dublin Press Subtitle The 1923 General Election in the Irish Free State Country of Publication Ireland Edited by Elaine Callinan Audience General AU Release Date 2024-04-11 ISBN-10 1910820709 UK Release Date 2023-09-30 DEWEY 324.94170824 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159251384;

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