Routledge - Irish Women in the First World War Era (1914-18)

Explore a unique historical perspective with Irish Women in the First World War Era: Irish Women's Lives, 1914-18. Published by Routledge, this book serves as the first collection of essays to focus exclusively on the experiences of Irish women during the Great War period. This work examines life across the entire island of Ireland, placing women's wartime realities within a rapidly changing political landscape. Readers will find detailed accounts covering the spectrum of daily existence, from the harsh realities of poverty and deprivation to the active roles women played in the war effort. The text investigates how women contributed through philanthropy and direct work with refugees. Beyond simple historical accounts, the essays critically analyze the gendered norms and assumptions regarding women's behavior during this era. This volume provides a deep look at how social expectations and political shifts shaped the lives of women between 1914 and 1918, making it an essential resource for students and historians of 20th-century European history.