Ru+ín O'Donnell

Patrick Pearse: 16Lives

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ISBN 13:: 9781847172624
author:: Ru+ín O'Donnell
format:: Paperback
publisher:: The O'Brien Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 336
Dimensions:: 12.7 x 3 x 19.3 cm
Genre:: Biography, Historical, Britain, Ru+ín O'Donnell,Patrick Pearse: 16Lives,The O'Brien Press,1847172628,c 1914 to c 1918 (including WW1),Ireland - History - Easter Rising, 1916,Pearse, Padraic,Revolutionaries - Ireland,Biography / Biography,20th century
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Patrick Pearse was the face and heart of the 1916 Easter Rising. On April 24, 1916, he read aloud the Proclamation of the Irish Republic from the steps of Dublin's GPO Grand Portico, marking a pivotal moment in Irish history.

This biography, written by Dr Ruán O'Donnell, offers a fresh perspective on Pearse's life and activism. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, it sheds new light on Pearse's roles as Director of Military Operations for the Irish Volunteers and member of the clandestine Military Council of the IRB.

Pearse's story is one of conviction, courage, and ultimate sacrifice. His execution in May 1916 at the age of thirty-six cemented his place in history as a champion of Irish independence.

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