Speaking Ill of the Dead - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1905494777 ISBN 13 : 9781905494774

Editeur : New Island Books, 2007

Synopsis

The passing of great historical figures nearly always brings out a stream of platitudes, warm recollections and reminiscences of their outstanding achievements. It is only only with considerable passing of times that the true legacy of major figures can be looked at in all objectivity and fair mindedness. and sometimes, the results are not so positive. Speaking Ill of the Dead is taken from a series of lectures aired on RTÉ Radio 1 where historians were asked to choose a figure from Irish history (though not necessarily Irish born) for whom they had an aversion and to speak about them before an audience. Among the historians featuring in this book are Professor Tom Bartlett, Professor Paul Bew, Senator Martin Mansergh, Senator David Norris, Ruth Dudley Edwards and Dr. Patrick Wallace. Among the reputations under attack are those of Edward Carson, William Gladstone, Kevin O'Higgins, Arthur Balfour and Countess Markievicz.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Myles Dungan is a broadcaster and historian. He presents The History Show on RTÉ Radio 1 and his weekly ‘On This Day’ column for Drivetime is in its second year. He has also compiled and presented a number of award-winning historical documentaries. He is the author of numerous works on Irish and American history and holds a PhD from Trinity College, Dublin.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: New Island Books
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1905494777
• ISBN 13: 9781905494774
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 272
• Éditeur: Dungan Myles
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