Lawlor, Pearse
The Burnings 1920
- ISBN 13:
- 9781856356121
- author:
- Lawlor, Pearse
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The Mercier Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 129 mm X 198 mm
- Genre:
- 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Burnings 1920 by Pearse Lawlor In March 1920, a series of tragic events shook Ireland. Lord Mayor Tomás MacCurtain was shot dead in his home, and District Inspector Swanzy, believed to have ordered the killing, was later found dead in Lisburn. The actions of Lt Colonel Smyth, who had enforced strict policies against Irishmen carrying guns, also sparked violence in towns such as Banbridge, Dromore, and Lisburn. Anti-Catholic riots erupted, with Catholic businesses and homes being torched, and families forced to flee their homes. These events have been shrouded in myth, but Pearse Lawlor's The Burnings 1920 seeks to uncover the truth behind these tragic incidents. By examining the historical context of these events, Lawlor sheds light on the complex factors that led to this period of violence.
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