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Revolution: A Photographic History of Revolutionary Ireland 1913–1923
Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc
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Description for Revolution: A Photographic History of Revolutionary Ireland 1913–1923
Paperback. A new paperback edition of the thought-provoking collection of images of Ireland's revolutionary period, with commentary Num Pages: 288 pages, 200 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJF; 3JJG; HBJD1; HBTV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 171 x 20. Weight in Grams: 764.
The period from 1913 to 1923 in Ireland's history of rebellion, is undoubtedly the most significant. The period takes in the revival of interest in all things Irish around 1913, the heroic Easter Rising of 1916, the bloody War of Independence 1919–1921 and the bitter Civil War of 1922–1923. Here for the first time, are images of all these episodes, the people, the places, city and country, with insightful commentary describing the context of each photograph. This book gives the reader glimpses of what happened and what life was like during the Irish revolution through photographs of the time. Photographs ... Read more
The period from 1913 to 1923 in Ireland's history of rebellion, is undoubtedly the most significant. The period takes in the revival of interest in all things Irish around 1913, the heroic Easter Rising of 1916, the bloody War of Independence 1919–1921 and the bitter Civil War of 1922–1923. Here for the first time, are images of all these episodes, the people, the places, city and country, with insightful commentary describing the context of each photograph. This book gives the reader glimpses of what happened and what life was like during the Irish revolution through photographs of the time. Photographs ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
The Mercier Press Ltd
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Cork, Ireland
ISBN
9781781172889
SKU
9781781172889
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About Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc
Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc is originally from Co. Clare. His first book was 'Blood on the Banner: The Republican Struggle in Clare 1913–1923' and he has contributed to Mercier's Military History of the Irish Civil War series with 'The Battle for Limerick City'. He works for the OPW in Newcastlewest and is actively involved in historical debate on the internet. ... Read more
Reviews for Revolution: A Photographic History of Revolutionary Ireland 1913–1923
No other publication has so vividly documented the human face of the struggle with such pathos and immediacy. Dr Ruán O’Donnell A fascinating collection of images which shines a vivid light on the events of the Irish revolution. Dr Fearghal McGarry Tremendous. The revolutionary period is brought to life by this fantastic collection of photographs, many of them never seen ... Read more