Irish history books ireland history books mercier press. John dorney is the author of the story of the easter rising, 1916. The rising and many other books on the easter rising can be purchased through the irish storys dedicated 1916 amazon a store. A history from beginning to end irish history book 1 kindle edition by history, hourly. Looking to learn more about irish history this st patricks day. Theres much more information held in the archives of american media. The shortlived insurrection and the subsequent executions of sixteen rebel leaders galvanized the irish people. A history from beginning to end when i first started reading this book, i was unsure as to whether such a complex subject could be adequately covered in such a short book. Some of these are what you might expect documents, uniforms, weapons and flags but others are quirkier objects, like the cricket bat that died for ireland, sean mac diarmadas hurley, the teacups the pearse brothers. The book started by describing how the british treated the irish people prior to the period of great starvation that either killed or forced one fourth of the population to leave ireland.
My grandfather and his friends wanted to get the british out of ireland, as many. A complete and connected narrative of the rising, with detailed accounts of the fighting at all points. The bronze age, which came to ireland around 2000 bc, saw the production of elaborate gold and bronze ornaments, weapons and tools. He says that not much is actually documented in ireland about the publics opinion. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc. Historical echoes, contemporary politics by edward t. Women who lived radical, unflinchingly queer lifestyles played an essential role in irelands easter rising of 1916, but most later had their commitment to independence erased. A history of the easter rising in 50 objects in this book john gibney tells the story of the rising and its aftermath through 50 objects that survive from that time. Discover librarianselected research resources on easter rising from the questia. The overthrow of seven centuries of british rule in ireland began on easter monday, 1916. What would the easter rising 100th anniversary have. An excerpt from irishcentral founder niall odowds new book a new ireland which tells of the incredible role that gay women played in the 1916 easter rising and how they were airbrushed out.
To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. The definitive account of tumultuous events in kerry in 1916, how they impacted on the easter rising in dublin and the subsequent shaping of irish history. Ie is an irish based online bookstore offering a wide diverse range of books, new releases, bestsellers, bargains and rare books, with worldwide delivery. What are the best books to read on the easter rising, the irish war. The easter rising and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
The easter rising has become a myth in ireland and largely ignored in britain so its hard to find an account that covers all the angles as it were. But i soon realized that my concerns were unfounded. Irelands exiled children book about easter rising 1916. Book kerry 1916 histories and legacies of the easter rising. The easter rising is the seminal event in irish nationalism and one of the key turning points in irish history. No event in irish history has generated more books than the easter rising. There was a movement away from the construction of communal megalithic tombs to the burial of the dead in small stone cists or simple pits, which could be situated in cemeteries or in circular earth or stone built burial mounds known. In the midst of world war i, the easter rising took place in dublin and throughout ireland in april, 1916.
They were apparently the greatest patriots in all irish history, with the saintly. Ireland, irish eire ar to it are related the poetic erin and perhaps the latin. The easter rising of 1916 was another traumatic event in irish history which helps to illustrate the connection between history and song. Easter rising in 8 minutes manny man does history youtube. Easter rising tells the tale of michaels own youthful travels through the boston and new york music scene, and, in the second half of the book, how macdonald discovered his true self, an americanirishman born and raised in south boston, yet drawn to mother ireland. Its a quick and easy way to get up to speed on what the easter rising was about, especially with. If you are looking for a comprehensive, singlevolume survey of irish history, i can recommend thomas bartletts ireland. I bought the book in hopes of learning more about modern irish history, but i learned relatively little and gave up about a quarter of the way through. All souls blew my mind, and so i admit i had very, very high expectations for easter rising. Historywire vivid, authoritative and gripping, easter 1916 is a major work. The story of the easter rising, 1916 the irish story. See more ideas about easter rising, books and ireland 1916. Easter rising, also called easter rebellion, irish republican insurrection against british government in ireland, which began on easter monday, april 24, 1916, in dublin.
A history of the easter rising in 23 images the irish times. Books the american influence on irelands 1916 easter rising the american influence on irelands 1916 easter rising. That said, my favourite firsthand accounts about the period are as following. Looking for more irish book recommendations or to meet with others who share your love for irish literature and writers. These are our top picks for history books to get you started on march 17. The easter rising a brief overview the irish story. It was the year, as fintan otoole put it, that official ireland trusted artists. The easter rising 1916 irish history history books. The major role of gay women in the 1916 easter rising.
But who were these leaders who set in motion events that would. List of books and articles about easter rising online research. The national library of ireland lists 974 on the subject. America and the easter rising, author robert schmuhl does a good job at gauging what the public opinion was around the easter rising. He was one of the seven leaders of the easter rising of 1916, a signatory of the proclamation of the irish republic and commandant of the 2nd battalion, dublin brigade of the irish volunteers, which fought in jacobs biscuit factory. In preparation for my imminent trip to ireland for the centenary of the easter rising, i finally picked up a freakin book about the easter rising. The easter rising was an event of international significance. A thorough and yet thrilling history of a very confusing week in irish history. Townshend is the first author to use the full compendium of the irish bureau of military history records. At swim, two boys is a 2001 novel by irish writer jamie oneill, set in dublin before and during the 1916 easter rising.
He was born in new york in 1882 to a irish mother and a spanish father. The easter rising 1916 irish history history books books. The rebels seized prominent buildings in dublin and clashed with british troops. Kerry 1916 histories and legacies of the easter rising a centenary record. Turtle bunburys new book, irelands forgotten past, examines the wonderful tales of irelands history that we have largely forgotten all about. The easter rising was an insurrection, mostly in dublin city, that lasted from april 24 th until april 30 th 1916. He writes in a breezy, readable style and covers the subject thoroughly.
A star called henry is a 1999 novel by roddy doyle that partly recounts the easter rising through the involvement of the novels protagonist henry smart. The easter rising promised an accessible and decently comprehensive overview of this critical event in irish history. Ie is an irish based online bookstore offering a wide diverse range of books, new releases, bestsellers, bargains and rare books, with worldwide. On easter monday, april 24, 1916, a group of irish nationalists proclaimed the establishment of the irish republic and, along with some 1,600 followers, staged a rebellion against the british government in ireland. This is the true and amazing story of the irish rising of 1916. Easter rising is a followup to michael mcdonalds all souls, his story of growing up in southie amidst his irish american family during the era of busing in boston. The revolutionary movement faced many problems from the beginning, including splintered leadership, disorganized support, opposition from moderate supporters of home rule, and prepared retaliation from the british. Brooklyn and the true history of irish immigrants in new york. A history from beginning to end told in a fairly concise manner the reasons for the easter uprising. Are there any good books or other resources to learn about irish history, society. The easter rising began at 12 noon, 24 april, 1916 and lasted for six short but bloody days, resulting in the deaths of innocent civilians, the destruction of many parts of dublin, and the true beginning of irish independence. Im all for firsthand accounts, though they require some degree of knowledge of what is being discussed to full profit.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. What are the best books to read on the easter rising, the. It is a story populated by idealists, poets, union activists and soldiers. There being no shortage of books on the easter rising, this book must have been published for its pictures of fighters, damaged buildings, and typed orders. The lord mayors lounge, where afternoon tea is served daily, is a place where the ritual is so fiercely followed that not even the easter rising easter monday, april 24 to saturday, april 29, 1916 could keep the fine ladies of dublin from their tea and cakes. The easter rising easter rising books ireland mercier.