Repeal and Revolution - 1848 in Ireland (Hardcover)

Repeal and revolution. 1848 in Ireland examines the events that led up to the 1848 rising and examines the reasons for its failure. It places the rising in the context of political changes outside Ireland, especially the links between the Irish nationalists and radicals and republicans in Britain, France and north America. The book concludes that far from being foolish or pathetic, the men and women who led and supported the 1848 rising in Ireland were remarkable, both individually and collectively. This book argues that despite the failure of the July rising in Ireland, the events that let to it and followed played a crucial part in the development of modern Irish nationalism This study will engage academics, students and enthusiasts of Irish studies and modern History -- .

General

Imprint:	Manchester University Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2009
First published:	September 2009
Authors:	Christine Kinealy
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	328
ISBN-13:	978-0-7190-6516-3
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > Revolutions & coups Books > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > World history > 1750 to 1900
LSN:	0-7190-6516-X
Barcode:	9780719065163

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