'It admirably fulfils the series' stated intention to give a fresh account of the subject, while placing it in its historical context and offering the author's own distinctive contribution ... it is crisply written and clearly argued ... Honohan mounts a powerful critique of the idea that cultural nationalism is the necessary basis for political community ... excellent book.' - Paul Gillespie, The Irish Times'The excellent series edited by Jack Zipes, which offers sophisticated critical studies that challenge the canon and canonized readings of literature for children' - Choice

• Acknowledgements, Introduction, Part I The Historical Evolution of Republican Thought, Part II Contemporary Debates, Notes, Bibliography, Index

'It admirably fulfils the series' stated intention to give a fresh account of the subject, while placing it in its historical context and offering the author's own distinctive contribution ... it is crisply written and clearly argued ... Honohan mounts a powerful critique of the idea that cultural nationalism is the necessary basis for political community ... excellent book.' - Paul Gillespie, The Irish Times'The excellent series edited by Jack Zipes, which offers sophisticated critical studies that challenge the canon and canonized readings of literature for children' - Choice

• Acknowledgements, Introduction, Part I The Historical Evolution of Republican Thought, Part II Contemporary Debates, Notes, Bibliography, Index

'It admirably fulfils the series' stated intention to give a fresh account of the subject, while placing it in its historical context and offering the author's own distinctive contribution ... it is crisply written and clearly argued ... Honohan mounts a powerful critique of the idea that cultural nationalism is the necessary basis for political community ... excellent book.' - Paul Gillespie, The Irish Times'The excellent series edited by Jack Zipes, which offers sophisticated critical studies that challenge the canon and canonized readings of literature for children' - Choice

• Acknowledgements, Introduction, Part I The Historical Evolution of Republican Thought, Part II Contemporary Debates, Notes, Bibliography, Index