In September 2024, Cork University Press (C.U.P) published this new volume in the award-winning Atlas Series which presents fresh perspectives on, and a nuanced understanding of, the history of the Irish Civil War (1922–3).
The centenary of the Civil War has prompted wide-ranging research into that tumultuous and complex period in Irish history. Featuring contributions from over ninety leading scholars from a range of disciplines, this book provides new insights into the conflict’s regional, national, and international dimensions. It includes the first-ever listing of Civil War fatalities and original explorations of issues including propaganda, gender, trauma, culture, labour, land, and class.
Produced in partnership with the National Library of Ireland with support from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, the Atlas of the Irish Civil War: New perspectives is richly illustrated with over 400 photographs, archival documents, and a series of newly created original maps. From the research team that produced the widely acclaimed Atlas of the Irish Revolution, this volume represents a major and accessible contribution to the historiography of a conflict that has cast a long shadow over Irish life.
On this episode, Head of Publishing at C.U.P, Sinead Neville interviews two of the editors of this book, Hélene O’Keefe, and John Borgonovo.
This episode was recorded and edited by Dave Hackett - Programmes and Events Coordinator for UCC Library.
Music: May 12th, 1916: A Song for James Connolly - Niall Connolly