James Larkin: Lion of the Fold : The Life and Works of the Irish Labour Leader

This book is a detailed compilation of writings and lectures about the life of James Larkin. It reviews his influence in history and on various movements across the country and abroad. 'James Larkin: Lion of the Fold' includes writing by James Larkin and is a timely reminder of the long road that the Irish people have travelled together. The book considers much of the history of the early Irish Labour Movement and includes a vast range of opinion on James Larkin. Cover; Title page; Contents; Preface; Thomas Davis Lectures; Part 1: Thomas Davis Lectures, 1997; Chapter 1: James Larkin: Labour Leader, Prof. Emmet Larkin; Chapter 2: Ireland, 1907-1947: The Socio-Economic Context, Prof. Cormac Ó Gráda; Chapter 3: Liverpool: The Apprenticeship of a Revolutionary, Eric Taplin; Chapter 4: City in Revolt: Belfast, 1907, John Gray; Chapter 5: Larkin and the ITGWU, 1909-1912, Francis Devine; Chapter 6: Larkin and the Dublin Lock-Out, Prof. Fergus A. D'Arcy; Chapter 7: Clash of Titans: James Larkin and William Martin Murphy, Prof. Dermot Keogh

This book is a detailed compilation of writings and lectures about the life of James Larkin.

It reviews his influence in history and on various movements across the country and abroad.

James Larkin: Lion of the Fold includes writing by James Larkin and is a timely reminder of the long road that the Irish people have travelled together.

The book considers much of the history of the early Irish Labour Movement and includes a vast range of opinion on James Larkin.

Presents a compilation of writings by and about one of the greatest of all Irish labour leaders. This illustrated book offers a well-documented compilation of the life of Larkin. It takes in a fantastic range of opinion on Larkin, a lot of history of the early Irish Labour Movement, intertwining a lot of old poetry and song from the time too Donal Nevin documents in this impressive volume all the aspects of Larkin's life ... At the height of the roar of the Celtic Tiger, this well-written and well-edited book is a timely reminder of the long distance which we have all travelled together A hugely successful compilation of writings by and about the greatest of all Irish labour leaders, Jim Larkin.