1916 Ireland's Easter rising; shots that cracked an empire; a compendium of people, places and events.

9780788444876

Fierch, Frederick G.

Heritage Books

2008

152 pages

$21.00

Paperback

DA962

This volume collects an assortment of historical materials connected to the 1916 Easter Rising in which Irish republicans mounted an insurrection against British rule. Materials include summary descriptions of organizations and personalities, a synopsis of events, book reviews, and short essays on such topics as the role of the Catholic Church in the uprising or James Connolly's characteristics as a military leader.

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