1916: The Easter Rising
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An account of the events, personalities and repercussions of the Irish rebellion
The Easter Rising began at 12 noon, 24 April, 1916 and lasted for six short but bloody days, resulting in the deaths of innocent civilians, the destruction of many parts of Dublin, and the true beginning of Irish independence. The 1916 Rising was born out of the Conservative and Unionist parties' illegal defiance of the democratically expressed wish of the Irish electorate for Home Rule; and of confusion, mishap and disorganisation, compounded by a split within the Volunteer leadership. Tim Pat Coogan introduces the major players, themes and outcomes of a drama that would profoundly affect twentieth-century Irish history. Not only is this the story of a turning point in Ireland's struggle for freedom, but also a testament to the men and women of courage and conviction who were prepared to give their lives for what they believed was right.Customer Reviews
Rated 5 starsCompelling narrative told with precision
Tim pat Coogan has written a narrative history of 1916 that takes in the crucial political events that led up to the armed rebellion. He puts the Easter Rising completely within context of the time : the refusal of the Unionists to go along with the - passed by Westminster Parliament - Home Rule Bill. The Larne gun running which armed Ulster against the Parliament of Westminster's Home Rule Bill and the direct interference...
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Rated 4 starsShort but dry
1916 is far shorter than most of Coogan's work, likely because the Rising itself lasted only a week, whereas the Troubles ( The Troubles: Ireland's Ordeal and the Search for Peace) could be argued anywhere from thirty to fifty years to far longer and the IRA (The IRA) has been in existence in some form off and on for more than ninety years now. The length does not make it a good introduction to Irish history for the casual...
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Rated 5 stars'A TERRIBLE BEAUTY IS BORN'
TIM PAT COOGAN'S BOOK IS THE BEST BOOK ABOUT THE UPRISING FROM A FACTUAL AND ANALYTICAL BASIS. THIS IS THE BOOK TO START WITH. THAT SAID, LET US DRAW SOME LESSONS FROM THIS KEY STRUGGLE OF EUROPEON HISTORY AND LOOK AT A KEY LEADER. A word. They tell a story about James Connolly that just before the start of action in Easter, 1916 he told the members of the Irish Citizen's Army (almost exclusively workers, by the way) that...
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Rated 5 starsGraphic and Textual Masterwork of Coogan
Not the same-old, same-old wordy, dry and painful Coogan we've come to know and expect. Concise, succinct and absolutely brilliant. Some of his very finest work details the events surrounding the events of the 1916 rising. This is really a must read and in the current hard cover addition a must-have for any serious student/collector of the troubles. An investment that will no doubt pay dividends.
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Rated 5 starsA informative book on the Easter rising of 1916
This book is a to the point informative guide to the events leading up to and during the Insurection. It is non partison for the most part and also talks about modern develpments on events in Ireland. I think this is a great book for anyone who wants a basic knowledge of the Easter Rebellion.
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