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The Coming Revolution
Patrick Pearse (Padraig Mac An Phiarais)
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Description for The Coming Revolution
Paperback. An insight into the political thought of one of the main architects of the 1916 Rising and of Ireland's Proclamation of Independence Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 308.
Pearse's skill as an orator is indisputable. His fiery idealism was one of the key motivators that brought the rebels to the GPO in 1916. This collection of his wrting showcase's this skill, but also the complex philosophy that underpinned it. Ranging from his theories of education articulated in 'The Murder Machine' (1912), through his orations on the great Fenian leaders of the past: Wolfe Tone, Emmet and O'Donovan Rossa; to his writings on 'The Separtatist Idea', 'The Spiritual Nation' and 'The Sovereign People' in the months leading up to the rising; this is a crucial collection for the ... Read more
Pearse's skill as an orator is indisputable. His fiery idealism was one of the key motivators that brought the rebels to the GPO in 1916. This collection of his wrting showcase's this skill, but also the complex philosophy that underpinned it. Ranging from his theories of education articulated in 'The Murder Machine' (1912), through his orations on the great Fenian leaders of the past: Wolfe Tone, Emmet and O'Donovan Rossa; to his writings on 'The Separtatist Idea', 'The Spiritual Nation' and 'The Sovereign People' in the months leading up to the rising; this is a crucial collection for the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
The Mercier Press Ltd
Condition
Used, Like New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Cork, Ireland
ISBN
9781781170649
SKU
9781781170649
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About Patrick Pearse (Padraig Mac An Phiarais)
Patrick Henry Pearse was an Irish teacher, barrister, poet, writer, nationalist and political activist who was one of the leaders of the Easter Rising in 1916. He was declared President of the Provisional Government of the Irish Republic in one of the bulletins issued by the Rising's leaders, a status that was however disputed by others associated with the rebellion ... Read more
Reviews for The Coming Revolution
"to begin to understand Pearse this collection is essential reading."
J. Anthony Gaughan "a crucial collection for the library of anyone with an interest in Irish history."
Des Breen "the extent of his vision is evident [...] Those interested in Irish history can't fail to be stimulated by this.'
Fachtna Kelly
J. Anthony Gaughan "a crucial collection for the library of anyone with an interest in Irish history."
Des Breen "the extent of his vision is evident [...] Those interested in Irish history can't fail to be stimulated by this.'
Fachtna Kelly