Geoghegan, Patrick M.
Robert Emmet: A Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9780717136759
- author:
- Geoghegan, Patrick M.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Gill & Macmillan Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.8 x 2.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Robert Emmet: A Life by Patrick Geoghegan is a compelling biography that explores the life and legacy of one of Ireland's most romantic revolutionaries. Born in 1778, Emmet was educated privately at Trinity College Dublin before being expelled in 1798 due to his involvement in the French Revolution. Geoghegan delves into the details of Emmet's military preparations, tracing the events leading up to the doomed insurrection of May 1803. The author also chronicles Emmet's jailing, trial, and execution, providing a consistently compelling account of this pivotal moment in Irish history. A key aspect of the book is its examination of Emmet's famous speech from the dock, which has resonated through subsequent Irish history. This biography offers a nuanced understanding of Emmet's life, revealing a complex individual driven by passion and conviction. With meticulous research and engaging writing, Geoghegan brings to life one of Ireland's most enduring and tragic heroes.
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