Rebel Ireland: Easter Rising to Civil War - Couverture souple

McMahon, Sean

 
9781856354981: Rebel Ireland: Easter Rising to Civil War
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1856354989 ISBN 13 : 9781856354981
Editeur : The Mercier Press, 2006

Synopsis

The stories of these conflicts, with their scores of killings, torture, reprisals and long lasting bitterness are told concisely in this book. Easter 1916 features the rebellion which took place in Ireland 90 years ago was arguably the most momentous event in this country's history. The War of Independence features the guerrilla war, characterised by marvellous courage and miserable cruelty. The Civil War features few episodes in Irish history are as poignant, bloody and unnecessary. This book traces the causes, events and consequences of these events. It will help a peaceful generation for which the bloody birth of modern Ireland's ancient history, to gain a better understanding of the essence of their nation.

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À propos de l?auteur

Sean McMahon lives in Derry. A critic, biographer and anthologist, he is also the author of A Short History of Ulster, A Short History of Ireland, The Story of the Claddagh Ring and A Book of Irish Insults.

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Éditeur
The Mercier Press
Date d'édition
2006
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1856354989
ISBN 13 
9781856354981
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
224
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Personne responsable
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