Wills, Clair

That Neutral Island

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ISBN 13:: 9780571221066
author:: Wills, Clair
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Faber & Faber
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2008
Pages:: 496
Dimensions:: 127 mm X 200 mm
Genre:: British & Irish history: Second World War
Condition:: New
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Ireland's neutrality during World War II was a highly contentious issue, with accusations of betrayal and hypocrisy dominating the media. In "That Neutral Island", Clair Wills sheds new light on this period, revealing the atmosphere of rationing, censorship and threat of invasion that gripped the country. The book explores how ordinary people in Ireland made sense of the Nazi threat through their antagonism towards Britain, while also examining the motivations of those who left to fight in the British forces. By uncovering these stories, Wills brings to life a complex and often overlooked chapter in Irish history. Through its detailed examination of this period, "That Neutral Island" provides a nuanced understanding of Ireland's role during World War II, challenging prevailing narratives and offering a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in the country's past.

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