Carroll, Ann
Countess Markievicz: An Adventurous Life (In a Nutshell Heroes)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781781998700
- author:
- Carroll, Ann
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Poolbeg Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 50
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Children's, Fiction, Biography & Autobiography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Constance Gore Booth was born into a life of privilege and luxury, surrounded by the arts and aristocracy. Her early years were marked by a love of painting, hunting, and high society, but it was in Paris that she met her future husband, Casimir Markievicz.
However, Con's life took a dramatic turn when she joined the fight for Irish freedom. She played a key role in the Easter Rising of 1916, a pivotal moment in Ireland's struggle for independence. Her bravery and conviction earned her a place in history, but also came with a heavy price.
Constance Markievicz was sentenced to death, but due to her sex, she was instead imprisoned for life. Yet, even behind bars, she continued to fight for what she believed in. This is the remarkable true story of Con's journey from high society to revolutionary activism, and the enduring legacy she left behind.
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