Bibliograph

The Rising, Ireland, Easter 1916, Fearghal McGarry

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Label

The Rising, Ireland, Easter 1916, Fearghal McGarry

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Rising

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Fearghal McGarry

Sub title

Ireland, Easter 1916

Summary

The Easter Rising of 1916 destroyed much of the centre of Dublin and changed the course of Irish history. This book shows how people from ordinary backgrounds became politicised and involved in the struggle for Irish independence in the early 20th century. It highlights the importance of the Great War as a catalyst for the uprising., The Easter Rising of 1916 not only destroyed much of the centre of Dublin - it changed the course of Irish history. But why did it happen? What was the role of ordinary people in this extraordinary event? What motivated them and what were their aims? These basic questions continue to divide historians of modern Ireland. The Rising is the story of Easter 1916 from the perspective of those who made it, focusing on the experiences of rank and file revolutionaries. Fearghal McGarry makes use of a unique source that has only recently seen the light of day - a collection of over 1,700 eye-witness statements detailing the political activities of members of Sinn Fin and militant groups such as the Irish Republican Brotherhood. This collection represents one of the richest and most comprehensive oral history archives devoted to any modern revolution, providing new insights on almost every aspect of this seminal period. The Rising shows how people from ordinary backgrounds became politicized and involved in the struggle for Irish independence. McGarry illuminates their motives, concerns, and aspirations, highlighting the importance of the Great War as a catalyst for the uprising. He concludes by exploring the Rising's revolutionary aftermath, which in time saw the creation of the independent state we see today. This edition includes a new preface which reflects on the continuing importance of the Easter Rising as a symbol of Irish nationhood, and which looks at the 2016 centenary commemorations in both Ireland and the UK within the wider context of the 'Decade of Centenaries.'

Target audience

specialized

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