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Pathway to Rebellion: Galway 1916
Mr William Henry
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Description for Pathway to Rebellion: Galway 1916
Paperback. The only in-depth account of the build-up to and the events and aftermath of the 1916 Easter Rising in Co. Galway. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJF; HBJD1; HBLW; HBTR; HBTV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 199 x 25. Weight in Grams: 290. Signed by the author. Very good clean copy, showing light shelf wear, remains very good
In 'Pathway to Rebellion' Willie Henry traces the origins of the rebellion of 1916 in Co. Galway back over a century. He argues that the country's rebellious past encouraged the Galway Volunteers to take a stand during the Rising, when many other parts of the country failed to do so. While Galway's people did not make the same blood sacrifice as Dublin, they were not lacking in courage. Many of the men were without arms, while others only had pikes. Nevertheless, they were prepared to fight, although aware that their rebellious actions could mean death in battle or ... Read more
In 'Pathway to Rebellion' Willie Henry traces the origins of the rebellion of 1916 in Co. Galway back over a century. He argues that the country's rebellious past encouraged the Galway Volunteers to take a stand during the Rising, when many other parts of the country failed to do so. While Galway's people did not make the same blood sacrifice as Dublin, they were not lacking in courage. Many of the men were without arms, while others only had pikes. Nevertheless, they were prepared to fight, although aware that their rebellious actions could mean death in battle or ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
The Mercier Press Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
Signed by the author
Yes
1st Edition
Yes
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Cork, Ireland
ISBN
9781781174036
SKU
KSG0028920
Shipping Time
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About Mr William Henry
William Henry is a historian, archaeologist and author from Galway city. His books include 'Hidden Galway', 'Blood for Blood: The Black and Tan War in Galway', 'Coffin Ship', 'Eamonn Ceannt: Supreme Sacrifice', 'Galway and the Great War' and 'Famine: Galway's Darkest Years'. He is a former officer of the Galway Archaeological and Historical Society and the Old Galway Society, and ... Read more
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