"Beginning with the failed Easter Rising, it continues through the military and political re-organizations, the campaign's battles, and the truce agreements and signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty. Other topics include: the Irish intelligence and the British counter-intelligence efforts; urban warfare and the fight for Dublin; and the role of women in waging the IRA's campaign"--Provided by publisher.

The Easter Rising, 1916 -- Political reorganization -- Military reorganization -- Passive resistance -- The intelligence war -- Urban warfare -- The splendid women -- Guerrilla warfare -- 1919: the war begins -- 1920: the second year of the war -- 1921: the last year of the war -- Between truce and treaty -- Conclusion: prelude to civil war.