Lenihan, Michael
Cork Burning
- ISBN 13:
- 9781781177921
- author:
- Lenihan, Michael
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The Mercier Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 2.2 x 24.1 x 24.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Ireland,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Cork Burning tells the story of one of Ireland's most infamous nights: December 11-12, 1920. On that evening, British forces set fire to Cork city, targeting its commercial and civic heart. The destruction was catastrophic, with Patrick Street and surrounding areas reduced to rubble, while City Hall and Carnegie Library were severely damaged. Eyewitness accounts and contemporary sources are woven together in this narrative, which explores the events leading up to the burning, the night itself, and the aftermath. The book delves into the history of Cork city before 1920, the Black and Tans, Auxiliaries, and K Company, as well as the Republican movement. Exceptional images from the period illustrate key moments in this pivotal story, which also examines official investigations, compensation, and rebuilding efforts.
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