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No Ordinary Women: Irish Female Activists in the Revolutionary Years 1900-1923
Sinéad McCoole
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Description for No Ordinary Women: Irish Female Activists in the Revolutionary Years 1900-1923
Paperback. Extended and enhanced, with New Introduction by Author. Spies, snipers, couriers, gun-runners, medics - women played a major role in the fight for Ireland's freedom. This book vividly recreates the characters, personalities and courage of Ireland's revolutionary women. Num Pages: 320 pages, 60 colour illustrations, 100 black & white halftones, 1 index, 1 biography. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJC; 3JJF; 3JJG; HBJD1; HBLW; JFSJ1; JPWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 173 x 240 x 19. Weight in Grams: 792.
Updated edition with many more biographies and a new introduction by the author.
Spies, snipers, couriers, gun-runners, medics, women played a major role in the fight for Ireland's freedom, risking loss of life and family for a cause to which they were totally committed.
This book highlights a time when vast numbers of Irish women were politicised and imprisoned for their beliefs, with a special emphasis on one prison, Kilmainham Gaol. They came from every class in society and all walks of life: titled ladies and shop assistants, doctors, housewives, laundry workers, artists and teachers. Some were married ... Read more
These are hidden stories that vividly recreate the characters, personalities and courage of Ireland's revolutionary women.
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
O´Brien Press Ltd
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Dublin, Ireland
ISBN
9781847177896
SKU
9781847177896
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Sinéad McCoole
SINÉAD MCCOOLE is a well-known historian and the author of a number of books on women and history. Sinéad has also scripted a series of short films, Women of 1916, for RTÉ. She currently works as a historical and picture researcher, and an exhibition curator.
Reviews for No Ordinary Women: Irish Female Activists in the Revolutionary Years 1900-1923
absolutely riveting
South East Radio’s Morning Mix impressive contribution to the decade of centenaries … a fine book and a very worthwhile counterweight to the overwhelmingly male view of the Rising and War of Independence that still prevails
The Tuam Herald An outstanding book, painstakingly researched, accessibly structured and beautifully presented ... This is a book about who ... Read more
South East Radio’s Morning Mix impressive contribution to the decade of centenaries … a fine book and a very worthwhile counterweight to the overwhelmingly male view of the Rising and War of Independence that still prevails
The Tuam Herald An outstanding book, painstakingly researched, accessibly structured and beautifully presented ... This is a book about who ... Read more