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