Labour in Irish History, James Connolly

Name: Labour in Irish History, James Connolly
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5833
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Publication: Dublin, Irish Transport & General Workers' Union, 1934

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 216.

Condition Report: Very Good. The fragile original card wrappers have survived remarkably well, despite expected age-related wear including minor chipping and slight splitting along the spine folds, particularly at the head and foot. The covers remain bright with the central Celtic knot device crisp and fully intact. Internally, the text block is securely bound. The pages exhibit uniform age-toning typical of the paper stock but remain entirely free from significant foxing, moisture damage, or tears, presenting a highly readable and structurally sound copy of a delicate trade publication.

Catalogue Note: Produced in its original printed card wrappers, this early reprint serves as both a foundational socialist text and a tangible artefact of 1930s Irish labour history. Released by the very union Connolly helped lead, this edition is notably scarce on the open market; the ephemeral nature of inter-war paperbacks meant few survived sustained reading and handling without significant loss.

Of particular interest is the presence of extensive contemporary reading notes penned in ink to the blank page facing the contents. Serving as an ad-hoc index detailing pages relevant to key historical figures such as Wolfe Tone and Daniel O'Connell, these annotations offer a fascinating glimpse into the text's early scholarly use by a politically engaged reader.

James Connolly’s magnum opus remains a cornerstone of Irish socialist and republican thought. Written as a searing Marxist analysis of Ireland's past, Connolly actively dismantles romanticised nationalist narratives to argue that the true struggle for Irish independence has always been inextricably linked to the working-class struggle against capitalist exploitation. His passionate, groundbreaking text is a vital document for understanding the ideological foundations of the Irish labour movement and the eventual Easter Rising of 1916.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: James Connolly

Book Publisher: Irish Transport & General Workers' Union

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

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Signed: No

Book Pages: 216

Book Publication Year: 1934

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Book Binding: Paperback

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Works of Connolly

Country/region of manufacture: Dublin, Ireland

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