Author: Patrick M. Geoghegan Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP ISBN: 9780773525429 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 388
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"Robert Emmet (1778-1803) was one of the most romantic of all Irish revolutionaries. His doomed relationship with Sarah Curran, his failed rebellion at the age of twenty-five and the brilliance of his speech from the dock, captured the popular imagination and created a powerful and enduring legend. W.B. Yeats declared that Emmet was the leading saint of Irish Nationalism." "This book reveals for the first time the complex and ingenious plans that Emmet devised for the rebellion. His youthful idealism and military talent proved insufficient, however, and his attempt to seize Dublin on 23 July 1803 was a dramatic failure. Captured soon after, Emmet won an unlikely victory with his extraordinary speech from the dock that is rightly considered to be one of the greatest courtroom orations in history. He died bravely on the scaffold the next day."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Author: Robert 1778-1803 Emmet Publisher: Wentworth Press ISBN: 9781374144064 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 42
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Author: Anonymous Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan ISBN: Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 97
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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the gripping narrative of "The Life, Trial, and Conversations of Robert Emmet, Esq.," a stirring account of one man's quest for freedom in the face of adversity. Journey through the tumultuous era of the Irish insurrection of 1803 and witness the extraordinary courage and conviction of Robert Emmet. But amidst the turmoil of rebellion, one question lingers: What drove Emmet to defy tyranny and stand up for the rights of his people, knowing the grave consequences that awaited him? As Anonymous's compelling narrative unfolds, delve into the heart and mind of Robert Emmet, a man driven by passion and guided by principle. Experience the highs of hope and the lows of despair as Emmet navigates the treacherous landscape of revolution. What truths lie hidden within the celebrated speech delivered by Emmet, echoing through the annals of history? Will his words inspire a nation to rise up against oppression? Embark on a journey of discovery as you explore the life and legacy of one of Ireland's most revered patriots. Follow Emmet's footsteps as he confronts betrayal, imprisonment, and ultimately, martyrdom in the pursuit of liberty. Are you ready to bear witness to the indomitable spirit of Robert Emmet and the resilience of the human soul? Uncover the untold story of courage, sacrifice, and the enduring quest for freedom. Don't let this pivotal moment in history fade into obscurity. Secure your copy of "The Life, Trial, and Conversations of Robert Emmet, Esq." today and embark on a journey through time that will leave an indelible mark on your heart and mind.
Author: Dave Hannigan Publisher: The O'Brien Press ISBN: 1847175090 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 259
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Retraces the steps of an incredible journey of a leader in exile that would resonate through Irish history for the rest of the century ... In June 1919 Eamon de Valera stowed away on a liner bound for New York and walked into the Waldorf-Astoria using the title 'President of Ireland'. He spent eighteen months billeted in the most expensive hotel in the world. From this luxurious base, de Valera criss-crossed America by plane, boat and train throughout 1919 and 1920, publicising his nation's plight and raising more than $5 million for the cause of Irish independence. While the War of Independence raged back home, de Valera was supporting the cause with packed engagements from Madison Square Garden to San Francisco including a total audience of over a million people. Along the way he underwent a harsh and unforgiving political education that better equipped him to dominate Irish politics for decades. Offering a unique take on a familiar figure, and containing fascinating new information and photographs, this book details an intriguing and largely unknown episode in the career of Ireland's most famous politician.
Author: Cóilín Owens Publisher: University Press of Florida ISBN: 0813042682 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 346
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Joyce's "After the Race" is a seemingly simple tale, historically unloved by critics. Yet when magnified and dismantled, the story yields astounding political, philosophic, and moral intricacy. In Before Daybreak, Cóilín Owens shows that "After the Race" is much more than a story about Dublin at the time of the 1903 Gordon Bennett Cup Race: in reality, it is a microcosm of some of the issues most central to Joycean scholarship. These issues include large-scale historical concerns--in this case, radical nationalism and the centennial of Robert Emmet's rebellion. Owens also explains the temporary and local issues reflected in Joyce's language, organization, and silences. He traces Joyce's narrative technique to classical, French, and Irish traditions. Additionally, "After the Race" reflects Joyce's internal conflict between emotional allegiance to Christian orthodoxy and contemporary intellectual skepticism. If the dawning of Joyce's singular power, range, subtlety, and learning can be identified in a seemingly elementary text like "After the Race," this study implicitly contends that any Dubliners story can be mined to reveal the intertextual richness, linguistic subtlety, parodic brilliance, and cultural poignancy of Joyce's art. Owens’s meticulous work will stimulate readers to explore Joyce's stories with the same scrutiny in order to comprehend and relish how Joyce writes.
Author: Terry Breverton Publisher: Quercus ISBN: 1623652510 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 790
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Immortal Last Words is a fascinating, diverse collection of history's most uplifting, entertaining and thought-provoking dying remarks and final farewells. The 370 entries in this book have been drawn from some of history's greatest statesmen, poets, scientists, novelists and warriors--the eminent men and women who have shaped events over the last four and a half millennia and whose final recorded words have often inspired great deeds or shed light on the nature of the human condition. There are also entries are from less well- known individuals who did not make such an impact on history but whose dying words are equally noteworthy as they encapsulate the spirit of the times or simply reflect the character of the speaker. And finally, the pages of this book contain the last words of some of most ignoble personalities in history--the monsters and maniacs whose final defiant utterances prompt us to reflect on the nature of evil and man's inhumanity to man. Arranged chronologically from antiquity to the present day, each entry is accompanied by contextual information giving a brief biography of the author and an explanation of the circumstances that gave rise to the quotation. Some of the sentiments expressed are unbelievably sad while others are optimistic; some final words have become famous while others have remained obscure, but all reflect the follies and greatness of mankind--its heroes and villains, war and peace and the absolute power of language to change our feelings and challenge our minds.
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