Benjamin John Grob-Fitzgibbon Knihy

The oral history captures the diverse Irish experiences during World War II, featuring perspectives from a young banker to IRA volunteers and soldiers. It highlights the Emergency period as a triumph of peaceful methods over violence, showcasing Eamon de Valera's leadership in securing independence and sovereignty for Ireland. The narrative is enriched by interviews with individuals involved in various sectors, including cultural, social, and intellectual movements, providing a comprehensive view of Ireland's unique historical context during the war.

In this fresh and controversial account of Britain's end of empire, Grob- Fitzgibbon reveals that the British government developed a successful strategy of decolonization following the Second World War based on devolving power to indigenous peoples within the Commonwealth.

A fascinating new account of Britain's uneasy relationship with the European continent since the end of the Second World War, set against the backdrop of decolonization, the Cold War and the Anglo-American relationship. Benjamin Grob-Fitzgibbon charts Britain's evolution from an island of imperial Europeans to one of post-imperial Eurosceptics.