Title: Sinn Féin : a hundred turbulent years /
Authors: Feeney, Brian.
Publisher: O'Brien Press,
Year: 2002
Subjects: Sinn Fein History.; Ireland Politics and government; Northern Ireland Politics and government.
Abstract: "The dual function - the voice of national identity and a political party - has played a determining role in the unique history of Sinn Fein. From its origins as an intellectual and political ginger group, founded by Arthur Griffith at the beginning of the last century to foster independence from the British Empire. Sinn Fein has today become a powerful force in Ireland, North and South, led by Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness." "This book traces Sinn Fein's zigzag path towards constitutional politics, presents a critical analysis of Sinn Fein's personalities and policies over the century and shows how it has arrived at last in government in the North with hopes of a future role in coalition in the Republic and confidently predicting a united Ireland."--BOOK JACKET.
Contents: 1. 'Sinn Fein must be the Motto': The Founding Years, 1900-07 -- 2. Electoral Ups and Downs: Facing the Voters, 1908-17 -- 3. A Different Tune: Northern Nationalism -- 4. A Nation Organised: Sinn Fein takes Power, 1918-21 -- 5. Not Merely a Form of Words: Rejecting the Oath, 1923-26 -- 6. Protecting the Flame: The Lean Years, 1926-62 -- 7. Veering to the Left: Flirting with Marxism, 1962-70 -- 8. The Years of Agitprop: Sinn Fein backs the War, 1970-81 -- 9. Armalite and Ballot Box: Becoming an Electoral Force, 1981-86 -- 10. 'Towards a Strategy for Peace': Sinn Fein No Longer Alone -- 11. Negotiating the Roadblocks: The Pendulum Swings to Sinn Fein -- List of Sinn Fein presidents, 1905-2002.