The Movement
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
At the crossroads of faith, nationalism, and political power, The Movement by Paul Ormonde presents a gripping account of one of Ireland's most formidable and controversial organisations — the history and inner workings of the Catholic social and political movement that shaped modern Ireland. Ormonde chronicles the rise of this powerful force, dissecting its ideology, its influence over Irish society, and the manner in which it entangled itself with the mechanisms of the state, drawing on meticulous research to present a portrait that is both authoritative and deeply unsettling. With a prose style that is clear, measured, and unflinching, Ormonde argues that understanding this movement is essential to understanding the contradictions at the heart of twentieth-century Irish identity — the tension between democratic ideals and institutional authority, between public rhetoric and private power. Published by Nelson, this work stands as a landmark of Irish political writing, challenging readers to confront uncomfortable truths about the structures that shaped a nation. Whether you are a student of Irish history or a general reader curious about the hidden machinery of political life, The Movement leaves you questioning just how much of history is ever truly written in the open.
Author: Paul Ormonde
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, Nelson
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
At the crossroads of faith, nationalism, and political power, The Movement by Paul Ormonde presents a gripping account of one of Ireland's most formidable and controversial organisations — the history and inner workings of the Catholic social and political movement that shaped modern Ireland. Ormonde chronicles the rise of this powerful force, dissecting its ideology, its influence over Irish society, and the manner in which it entangled itself with the mechanisms of the state, drawing on meticulous research to present a portrait that is both authoritative and deeply unsettling. With a prose style that is clear, measured, and unflinching, Ormonde argues that understanding this movement is essential to understanding the contradictions at the heart of twentieth-century Irish identity — the tension between democratic ideals and institutional authority, between public rhetoric and private power. Published by Nelson, this work stands as a landmark of Irish political writing, challenging readers to confront uncomfortable truths about the structures that shaped a nation. Whether you are a student of Irish history or a general reader curious about the hidden machinery of political life, The Movement leaves you questioning just how much of history is ever truly written in the open.