War in the Shadows: The Irish-American Fenians Who Bombed Victorian Britain

The book explores the evolution of Irish Fenianism through the innovative dynamite campaign in Victorian Britain from 1881 to 1885. Originating from Irish-American politics, this campaign marked a shift towards urban warfare and featured notable figures like Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa and Thomas James Clarke. It introduced advanced bomb mechanisms that allowed bombers to detonate explosives remotely, changing the nature of conflict. The resulting bombings not only made headlines but also brought the Irish question to the forefront of British urban life, impacting both the elite and the general populace.