The Anglo-Irish trade war saw both sides slap tariffs on key exports in a display of economic dislocation and diplomatic ...
To try to achieve independence, the new Sinn Féin MPs refused to take their seats (abstained) at Westminster in London. This was known as the Anglo-Irish War and was a very violent conflict.
It was an “unspeakable war,” wrote one journalist, and “a story that nobody dared to tell.” But contrary to popular assumption, the tragic Irish Civil War of 1922-1923—a wrenching, destructive run-up ...
during the years of the War of Independence as well. Irish accounts between 1918 and 1923, both first-hand and second-hand, indicated awareness of the social and political transformation of ...
Donald Trump has been criticised by many for his apparent willingness to start trade wars with almost any bloc by threatening or imposing tariffs on a wide range of goods. Most argue that imposing ...
Winston Churchill recalled the horrible look that Michael Collins had after the United Kingdom delivered its final offer to end the Anglo-Irish war 100 years and a few months ago. Prime Minister ...
During his election campaign, US president Donald Trump claimed the word tariff is“more beautiful than 'love'”. Now in office ...