A Pocket History of the 1916 Rising

A Pocket History of the 1916 Rising
Title A Pocket History of the 1916 Rising PDF eBook
Author Tara Gallagher
Publisher
Pages 256
Release 2015
Genre History
ISBN 9780717169306

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This compact yet detailed book explores the 1916 Rising in Ireland, from the historical context, to a day-by-day account of the events, to biographies of the leading figures.

A Pocket History of Kilmainham Gaol

A Pocket History of Kilmainham Gaol
Title A Pocket History of Kilmainham Gaol PDF eBook
Author Gill Books
Publisher Gill Books
Pages 256
Release 2021-02-26
Genre History
ISBN 9780717189892

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A wonderful introduction to an Irish landmark.

A Pocket History of Ireland

A Pocket History of Ireland
Title A Pocket History of Ireland PDF eBook
Author Joseph McCullough
Publisher Gill Books
Pages 256
Release 2010
Genre History
ISBN 9780717147298

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From prehistoric times to the present day this comprehensive history presents the story of Ireland in bite-size chunks. With illustrations throughout this is an attractive and practical guide to Ireland's colorful history.

O'Brien Pocket History of the IRA

O'Brien Pocket History of the IRA
Title O'Brien Pocket History of the IRA PDF eBook
Author Brendan O'Brien
Publisher The O'Brien Press
Pages 166
Release 2014-09-01
Genre History
ISBN 1847177271

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An accessible, clearly-written account of the IRA from its beginnings to today. It covers the origins and history of the organisation, its aims, the political and military thinking which has driven its activities, and the major personalities who have shaped the direction of the movement down through the years. The relationship with the Irish and British governments is examined, as well as the effects of the major bombing campaigns and the 1981 hunger strikes. It also explains the radical shift in thinking which led to the IRA seeking a political way towards the goal of Irish unity rather than pursuing the entrenched 'Brits Out' policy at the point of a gun. The background to the IRA ceasefire, and the many factors which contributed to its ending are looked at, as well as the prospects for a lasting peace in one of the world's most troubled arenas. This is intended as an easy-to-read overview of the IRA and the Northern situation, accessible to both the tourist and the interested general reader.

Children of the Rising

Children of the Rising
Title Children of the Rising PDF eBook
Author Joe Duffy
Publisher Hachette Ireland
Pages 415
Release 2015-10-08
Genre History
ISBN 1473617049

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Children of the Rising is the first ever account of the young lives violently lost during the week of the 1916 Rising: long-forgotten and never commemorated, until now. Boys, girls, rich, poor, Catholic, Protestant - no child was guaranteed immunity from the bullet and bomb that week, in a place where teeming tenement life existed side by side with immense wealth. Drawing on extensive original research, along with interviews with relatives, Joe Duffy creates a compelling picture of these forty lives, along with one of the cut and thrust of city life between the two canals a century ago. This gripping story of Dublin and its people in 1916 will add immeasurably to our understanding of the Easter Rising. Above all, it honours the forgotten lives, largely buried in unmarked graves, of those young people who once called Dublin their home.

The Young Rebels

The Young Rebels
Title The Young Rebels PDF eBook
Author Morgan Llywelyn
Publisher The O'Brien Press
Pages 153
Release 2012-11-15
Genre Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN 184717387X

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St Enda's is no ordinary school, and Padraic Pearse is no ordinary headmaster. His pupils are inspired by his vision of freedom and an Irish Republic, and John Joe and his friend Roger see the Easter Rising as their chance to fight for Ireland's freedom. But the two boys are horrified to learn that they are too young to take part. They disobey orders to stay away from the city centre and quickly become caught up in the dramatic events of the Rebellion. Called to be brave and resourceful beyond their years, they witness events that change their lives forever. Another dramatic blend of history and fiction from the inimitable Morgan Llywelyn.

A Pocket History of Ireland

A Pocket History of Ireland
Title A Pocket History of Ireland PDF eBook
Author Breandán Ó hEithir
Publisher Irish American Book Company
Pages 116
Release 1989
Genre History
ISBN 9780862781880

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A short and entertaining history from earliest times to the present by one of Ireland's best-loved writers. This book deals with prehistory, the Celts, Christianity, the Vikings and the Normans. The various conquests and rebellions are covered, including Cromwell, Wolfe Tone and the 1916 Rising. One of its strong features is that it brings history up to date, providing an interesting account of both North and South over the past eighty years, clarifying the development and intricacies of the Northern Troubles and the many attempts to resolve them. Understanding and sympathetic, this little book gives a clear and stimulating grasp of Ireland, past and present.