Basque Book - Dublin Launch

international | miscellaneous | press release

Friday August 22, 2003 18:39

by Eoin O'Broin - Sinn Fein

Matxinada, Basque Nationalism & Radical Basque Youth Movements

Following the successfull launch of MATXINADA, Basque Nationalism and Radical Basque Youth Movements, by Eoin O'Broin in Belfast last week, Left Republican Books are pleased to invite you to the Dublin launch which will take place on Thursday 28th August at 7pm in Connolly Books, East Essex Street, Temple Bar. All welcome.

MATXINADA
Basque Nationalism & Radical Basque Youth Movements

Left Republican Books invite you to the launch of Eoin O¹Broin¹s new book
Matxinada, Basque Nationalism and Radical Basque Youth Movements.

The launch will take place on Thursday 28th August at 7pm in Connolly Books,
East Essex Street, Dublin.

Text from the cover of Matxinada:

'Walk through any protest or demonstration in Euskal Herria, whether in
support of national independence, economic justice, women¹s rights, the
Basque language, or environmental issues and you will be immediately struck
by the age profile of those taking part. Meet with any of the organisers of
these activities or the organisations who support them and you will find the
same thing. Glance across the photographs of ETA political prisoners
displayed throughout the bars and cafes in every city and town and again the
first thing that comes to mind is the ages of the men and women imprisoned
as a result of their desire to be free. Across the Basque Country, young
people are at the forefront of the struggle for equality, justice and
independence.'

Despite being the site of the last remaining armed conflict in Europe,
little is known about the Basque Country, its people and its struggle for
independence. Moreover, the last 30 years have seen the emergence of a
vibrant and radical youth culture at a time when young people across Europe
are turning away from politics.

Matxinada sets out to provide the reader with an introduction to Basque
nationalism and a chronology of the last 30 years of conflict between the
Basques and the Spanish and French states. It also provides the first
history of the various organisations and expressions which constitute the
contemporary radical Basque youth movements

Eoin Ó Broin is a Sinn Féin councillor from North Belfast . He has worked
with political and social organisations in the Basque Country for the last
number of years. He is also the editor of Left Republican Review.

For more information contact eoinobroin@hotmail.com or ring Eoin on (0044)
07890514539