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Tho extremely active in the American working class movement, despite the mental agony he suffered owing to the distress of his family, thru poverty, Connolly never lost interest in the Irish revolutionary movement, nationalist and proletarian. He attached considerable importance to the necessity of reaching the Irish nation alist workers in the United States with the message of socialism. He founded the Irish Socialist Federation and The Harp, as its official organ Of this monthly sheet Connolly was editor, printer and newsboy.
The Federation, and its mission, was sneered at in a superior manner by the official socialists and it graduallydeclined. In 1910 Connolly returned to Ireland at the invitation of some of 'his old comrades and he went to work in Belfast as organizer for the Irish Transport and General Workers' Union, which was founded by Jim Larkin. Connolly held this position until 1914, when Larkin went to the United States on a speaking tour and remained there involuntarily for over eight years.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the life and legacy of James Connolly, a prominent figure in Irish history who championed both socialism and Irish independence. It explores his early life, his involvement in socialist movements across Scotland, England, Ireland, and the United States, and his pivotal role in the Irish labor movement. Connolly's unique contribution lay in his ability to bridge the gap between the Irish nationalist movement and the socialist cause. He passionately advocated for the rights of Irish workers and recognized the need for a united front against British imperialism. The author meticulously examines Connolly's strategies, including his emphasis on worker-peasant alliances and the establishment of the Irish Citizen Army, a pivotal force in the 1916 Easter Rising. This book offers a profound analysis of Connolly's ideology, highlighting his Marxist perspective and his unwavering commitment to revolution. It explores his critiques of capitalism, his opposition to the First World War, and his vision for a socialist Irish Republic. Connolly's insights into the complexities of Irish history and the dynamics of class struggle remain strikingly relevant, making this book an invaluable resource for understanding the ongoing quest for social justice and national liberation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282825188_0
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