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In Time of War

Ireland, Ulster and the Price of Neutrality, 1939–1945
Pages
565
Published
1983
Language
English

Synopsis

This book explores Ireland's controversial neutrality during World War II. It examines the political landscape and societal pressures that shaped the nation's unique position amidst global conflict. The account uncovers diplomatic maneuvers and the human stories behind Ireland's decision to remain outside the war.

About the author

R
Robert Fisk

Robert William Fisk (12 July 1946 – 30 October 2020) was a British journalist, writer and political scientist. As an international correspondent, he covered the civil wars in Lebanon, Algeria, and Syria, the Iran–Iraq conflict, the wars in Bosnia and Kosovo, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the Islamic revolution in Iran, Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait, and the U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq. An Arabic speaker, he was among the few Western journalists to interview Osama bin Laden....