“Such a scheme.. the betrayal of the national democracy of Industrial Ulster, would mean a carnival of reaction both North and South, would set back the wheels of progress, would destroy the oncoming unity of the Irish labour movement and paralyse all advanced movements while it lasted.”
Quote by James Connolly
Work
James Connolly: Selected Writings
This book compiles a selection of James Connolly's writings, including his influential political and labor theories, as well as his commentary on social and economic issues of his time. more
Author
James Connolly
James Connolly was an Irish political leader born on June 5, 1868, and died on May 12, 1916. He was a prominent figure in the Irish nationalist and socialist movements, playing a significant role in the planning and leadership of the 1916 Easter Rising. more
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