Ireland and the Home Rule Movement: History and Prospects is a landmark work by renowned historian Michael McDonnell that explores the unique period of Irish history associated with the home rule movement. In his book, the author reveals in detail the important events, personalities and social context that accompanied the efforts of the Irish people to achieve autonomy in the 19th and early 20th centuries. McDonnell successfully combines the analysis of political processes with the description of the socio-cultural environment of that time, which makes his work interesting both for specialists and for a wide range of readers interested in the history of Ireland. Ireland and the Home Rule Movement captures the complexity of the political processes and patriotic ideals that fueled the home rule movement in this fascinating historical era.