W. J. McCormack

Enigmas of Sacrifice: A Critique of Joseph M. Plunkett and the Dublin Insurrection of 1916 (Studies in Violence...

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ISBN 13:
9781611861914
author:
W. J. McCormack
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Michigan State University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
372
Dimensions:
15.2 x 2.8 x 22.9 cm
Genre:
History, Britain & Ireland, Ireland, W. J. McC
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 20 working days
£22.50

Description

The Dublin Insurrection of 1916: A Critical Study of Joseph M. Plunkett's Life and Work. This book offers a fresh perspective on Joseph M. Plunkett, the poet and militarist who played a key role in the 1916 insurrection. Through a detailed analysis of Plunkett's life, work, and influence, W. J. Mc Cormack sheds new light on the complex nationalist thought that shaped early twentieth-century Ireland. By exploring Plunkett's background, including his family, education, and personal struggles, Mc Cormack provides a nuanced understanding of the events leading up to the insurrection. The book also delves into Plunkett's literary output and its significance in the context of Irish nationalism.

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