Frank Ryan

Frank Ryan is a detailed historical study focusing on one of the most prominent revolutionaries in Irish history. This volume 1 account examines Ryan's active role in the War of Independence and the Irish Civil War, as well as his leadership within the inter-war Irish Republican Army. The text explores his transition toward socialist republicanism and his involvement as a founding member of the Republican Congress.

This work of Irish politics and government analyzes Ryan's leadership of the Irish contingent in the International Brigades during the Spanish Civil War. It details his capture by Franco's forces and his subsequent time as an advisor to the Nazi regime. Using primary sources and unpublished material, the author provides a concise reinterpretation of the life and legacy of this complex figure within the context of Irish revolutionaries.