The Irish Revolution in Colour Irelands Struggle for Independence

After the death of Queen Victoria the world fell into conflict Nationalist fervor deepened not only in Ireland but across the continent Political upheaval and rampant militarism would shake societies The old world was soon to be swept away

November 11 1918 marked the end of The Great War Over 16 million dead and millions more injured Much of Europe was decimated and old regimes were now history Ireland paid a heavy price in this war with over 40000 Irishmen lost on the western front and further afield But the countrys fight wouldnt end there Their quest for independence would have them continue to press on The Great War was over