"Irish nationalism was a propaganda concept" - Discuss, with reference to the sources.

... "Irish nationalism was a propaganda concept." Discuss, with reference to the sources. Irish nationalism as a concept came into prominence around the 1850s, although it became more significant only after the 1916-21 revolution. It is debatable, however whether this nationalism was based purely on a revival of the tradition and history of Ireland, or whether it was intended only as a tool for the use of propagandists. Out of the five sources, three contain pictures, and it is these three, which express this belief in Irish nationalism. Firstly the photograph depicting the destruction inflicted upon the Post Office during the 1916 rising. This clearly shows the damage caused, and therefore supports the presence of Irish nationalism. The extent of the damage shown would have taken a substantial period of time to inflict; all the while people were fighting to hold their position in the Post Office. The destruction, couple

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