Mitchell, Angus
Roger Casement: 16Lives
- ISBN 13:
- 9781847172648
- author:
- Mitchell, Angus
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The OBrien Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 3.6 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, 1701-1900,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Roger Casement: A Life of Imperial Ambition and Martyrdom This biography examines the complex life of Roger Casement, a British consul who rose to prominence in the early 20th century. His investigation into atrocities in the Congo led him to question the empire's values, ultimately shaping his involvement with the Irish Republican movement. Casement's story is one of conviction and sacrifice. He was arrested and put on trial for high treason, an internationally publicised event that highlighted the tensions between loyalty to the state and personal conscience. The outcome of this trial would have far-reaching consequences for Casement and those around him. The book sheds light on a pivotal moment in history, exploring the events leading up to Casement's execution in 1916. A thought-provoking and well-researched account, this biography offers a nuanced understanding of a complex figure and his place within the tumultuous era in which he lived.
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