We use cookies to make your experience better. To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. Learn more.
The book explores the background to the rising, the development of the Fenian tradition running in parallel with the parliamentary tradition, the effect of the cultural revolution of the early twentieth century in forming the minds of the men who made Easter week, the gradual demoralisation of the Irish Parliamentary Party, and the crucial effects of the Great War.
In an epilogue, Killeen summarises the executions and the fate of the major survivors on both sides.
He also locates the rising in the Irish historical memory, contrasting its high ideals with the reality of the new state to which it helped give birth.
ISBN/EAN | 9780717144167 |
---|---|
Author | Richard Killeen |
Publisher | Gill Books |
Publication date | 20 Apr 2009 |
Format | Paperback |
Write Your Own Review
A Short History of the 1916 Rising
The book covers the events of the rising on a day-by-day basis, starting on Easter Sunday — the date originally set for the start — and continuing through to the surrender the following Saturday.
Estimated delivery in 1-5 working days
Read more about our shipping and delivery
OTHER PRODUCTS YOU MIGHT LIKE!