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Book SynopsisSixteen men were executed in the aftermath of the Easter Rising in Ireland, 1916: fifteen were shot and one was hanged. Their deaths changed the course of Irish history. But who were these leaders who set in motion events that would lead to the creation of an independent Ireland? The executed leaders of the Easter Rising were a diverse group. This book contains fascinating accounts of the life stories of these men and recounts the events that brought each of them to rebellion in April 1916.
Trade Review'Written in a simple and accessible style, with human interest stories that brought out the essence of each of the personalities' * Damien Tiernan, RTE *
Table of ContentsContents Abbreviations 9 Acknowledgements 10 Introduction 11 Patrick Pearse 23 Thomas Clarke 41 Thomas MacDonagh 57 Edward Daly 72 William Pearse 82 Michael O’Hanrahan 96 Joseph Plunkett 106 John MacBride 120 Seán Heuston 131 Michael Mallin 143 Éamonn Ceannt 155 Con Colbert 170 Thomas Kent 181 Seán Mac Diarmada 188 James Connolly 202 Roger Casement 219 Endnotes 231 Bibliography 245 Index 250
