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“We believe in constitutional action in normal times; we believe in revolutionary action in exceptional times.”

Quote by James Connolly

Book:James Connolly: Selected Writings

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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

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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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