A fascinating view of a vital period in Irish history, from 1913 to Independence, based on statements made by nearly 2,000 people between 1947 and 1957 about their role in Ireland's fight for freedom. Eamonn Duggan explores the individual contributions of these remarkable people, and what they add to the history we thought we knew.
A fascinating view of a vital period in Irish history, from 1913 to Independence, based on statements made by nearly 2,000 people between 1947 and 1957 about their role in Ireland's fight for freedom. Eamonn Duggan explores the individual contributions of these remarkable people, and what they add to the history we thought we knew.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Eamonn Duggan is a native of Wexford town, and a retired teacher and Head of History at Avondale Community College, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow and holds a Master's Degree in Modern History. He has been historian in residence for Ireland's Own Magazine for the past number of years contributing many weekly historical articles to the much loved and popular publication. He is also the main contributor to the highly successful Ireland's Own Centenary Annual since 2016.
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Introduction page 9 Chapter 1 The Witness Statements Archive 17 Chapter 2 The Truth About the Rising 21 Chapter 3 Cork Awaits the Call to Arms 30 Chapter 4 An Influential Monsignor 37 Chapter 5 The Curious Tale of 198 Parnell Street 52 Chapter 6 Procuring Arms and Gathering Intelligence 59 Chapter 7 Tipperary Republicans Lead the Way 68 Chapter 8 Ambushes and Attacks in the Rebel County 80 Chapter 9 The Brave Republican Women 93 Chapter 10 Father Aloysius: Chaplain to the Republican Heroes 104 Chapter 11 Frank Thornton: An Extraordinary Life in Irish Republicanism 117 Chapter 12 Vincent Byrne: Committed to the Republic and the Squad 135 Chapter 13 Seán Moylan: Committed Republican and Outstanding Military Leader 156 Chapter 14 Tadhg Kennedy: A Proud Kerryman and a True Patriot 183 Chapter 15 Eamon (Ned) Broy: An Extraordinary Policeman and Courageous Republican 199 Chapter 16 Cumann na mBan: The Unsung Heroines of the War of Independence 217 Chapter 17 Áine Ceannt: The Quintessential Republican Woman 231 Postscript: The Legacy of the Civil War and the Road to Recovery 246
Introduction page 9 Chapter 1 The Witness Statements Archive 17 Chapter 2 The Truth About the Rising 21 Chapter 3 Cork Awaits the Call to Arms 30 Chapter 4 An Influential Monsignor 37 Chapter 5 The Curious Tale of 198 Parnell Street 52 Chapter 6 Procuring Arms and Gathering Intelligence 59 Chapter 7 Tipperary Republicans Lead the Way 68 Chapter 8 Ambushes and Attacks in the Rebel County 80 Chapter 9 The Brave Republican Women 93 Chapter 10 Father Aloysius: Chaplain to the Republican Heroes 104 Chapter 11 Frank Thornton: An Extraordinary Life in Irish Republicanism 117 Chapter 12 Vincent Byrne: Committed to the Republic and the Squad 135 Chapter 13 Seán Moylan: Committed Republican and Outstanding Military Leader 156 Chapter 14 Tadhg Kennedy: A Proud Kerryman and a True Patriot 183 Chapter 15 Eamon (Ned) Broy: An Extraordinary Policeman and Courageous Republican 199 Chapter 16 Cumann na mBan: The Unsung Heroines of the War of Independence 217 Chapter 17 Áine Ceannt: The Quintessential Republican Woman 231 Postscript: The Legacy of the Civil War and the Road to Recovery 246
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