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Between Two Hells: The Irish Civil War

Between Two Hells: The Irish Civil War examines the conflict that followed the 1921 treaty and its social, economic and political legacy. Drawing on archival material and previously unpublished sources, the book traces the course of the war and its impact on modern Ireland.

At a glance

Covers the Irish Civil War that began in June 1922, following the treaty creating the Irish Free State.
Examines the conflict’s social, economic and political effects, including its longer shadow on modern Ireland.
The description says the account draws on archival material and previously unpublished sources.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Centres the often-overlooked civil war and its lasting impact, rather than treating it only as a short military episode.
The described scope includes public political consequences as well as private trauma and survivors on both sides.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Profile Books
Publication date	2 Jun. 2022
Edition	Main
Language	English
Print length	336 pages
ISBN-10	1788161750
ISBN-13	978-1788161756

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.05 kg
Dimensions	13.34 x 2.54 x 19.69 cm

What to know before buying

The listing presents a 336-page English edition. Reader feedback reports mixed views on readability and writing style, so those seeking an especially accessible narrative may want to consider that before choosing it.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers studying the Irish Civil War and the formation of the Irish Free State.
Readers interested in the political, social and personal legacy of conflict in modern Ireland.
Those looking for a source-based historical account covering perspectives on both sides.

Less suited to

Readers primarily seeking a light or purely fictional account of Irish history.
Readers who need a consistently accessible writing style, given the mixed feedback on readability and style.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.2 / 5 · 242 ratings

5 stars58%58%
4 stars23%23%
3 stars11%11%
2 stars3%3%
1 star5%5%

Customer feedback describes the book as informative, with positive comments about its balanced treatment of tragic events and detail on survivors from both sides. Views on writing style and readability are mixed, which may matter to readers looking for a particularly accessible narrative. The listing describes a 336-page account of the conflict and its legacy, but ratings alone cannot establish how suitable its approach will be for an individual reader.

Positive themes

Customers describe the content as informative.
Feedback highlights a balanced view of tragic events and detail about survivors on both sides.

Negative themes

Some customer feedback is critical of the writing style.

Mixed feedback

Customer views on readability and writing style are mixed.

Frequently asked questions

What period does Between Two Hells cover?

It focuses on the Irish Civil War that began in June 1922, after the treaty creating the Irish Free State, and considers the conflict’s longer impact.

What approach does the book take?

The listing describes an account drawing on archival material and previously unpublished sources, covering the course and consequences of the war.

How long is this edition?

The listing gives a print length of 336 pages.

What do customers say about the book?

Feedback describes the book as informative and notes its balanced treatment and detailed account of survivors on both sides. Reactions to the writing style and readability are mixed.