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Book Synopsis: When the world descended into war in 1939, few European countries remained neutral; but of those that did, none provoked more controversy than Ireland. Despite Winston Churchill's best efforts to the contrary, the Irish premier Eamon de Valera stuck determinedly to Ireland's right to remain outside a conflict in which it had no enemies. Accusations of betrayal and hypocrisy poisoned the media; legends of Nazi spies roaming the country depicted Ireland as a haven for Hitler's friends. Where previous histories of Ireland in the war years have focused on high politics, That Neutral Island mines deeper layers of experience. Sean O'Faolain, Kate O'Brien, Elizabeth Bowen, Flann O'Brien and Louis MacNeice are a handful of writers whose stories, letters, and diaries illuminate this small country as it suffered rationing, censorship, the threat of invasion, and a strange detachment from the war. Clair Wills brings to life the atmosphere of a country forced largely to do without modern technology. She describes the work of those who recovered the bodies of British sailors and airmen from the sea. She unearths the motivations of thousands who left to join the British forces. And she shows how ordinary people struggled to make sense of the Nazi threat through the lens of antagonism to Britain, the former colonial power. She acutely targets the sleight-of-hand that hovers around the Irish definition of "neutrality." Read more
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Discover the untold story of Ireland during the Second World War with That Neutral Island: A Cultural History of Ireland During the Second World War. While many European countries were drawn into the conflict, Ireland boldly maintained its neutrality, defying expectations and garnering both criticism and intrigue. Explore the fascinating journey of Ireland's role during this tumultuous period and uncover the hidden layers of experience that shaped the nation.
Delve deeper into the lives of renowned Irish writers such as Sean O'Faolain, Kate O'Brien, Elizabeth Bowen, Flann O'Brien, and Louis MacNeice as they navigate through rationing, censorship, and the constant threat of invasion. Through their stories, letters, and diaries, you'll gain a unique perspective on how this small country coped with the challenges of war while maintaining a strange detachment. Gain insight into the struggles of everyday people as they grappled with the Nazi threat and their deep-rooted antagonism towards Britain, their former colonial power.
With meticulously researched details, author Clair Wills expertly captures the atmosphere of a nation adapting to a world without modern technology. Experience the bravery of those who recovered the bodies of British sailors and airmen from treacherous seas, and discover the motivations that led thousands of Irish citizens to join the British forces. Unravel the complexities of Ireland's "neutrality" and challenge the common perceptions that surrounded this controversial stance.
If you're passionate about history and crave a fresh perspective on Ireland's experience during the Second World War, That Neutral Island is a must-read. Immerse yourself in the captivating narrative woven by Clair Wills and gain a deeper understanding of Ireland's unique contribution to one of the most significant events in modern history. Uncover the truth and dispel the myths surrounding Ireland's neutrality by grabbing your copy today!
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