Dr. Shane Kenna
Thomas MacDonagh: 16Lives
- ISBN 13:
- 9781847173362
- author:
- Dr. Shane Kenna
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The OBrien Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 2.2 x 19.6 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Britain
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Thomas MacDonagh: A Life in Revolution Born in Co. Tipperary, Thomas MacDonagh was a poet and playwright, an educator and political activist. He played a pivotal role in the 1916 Easter Rising, serving as commandant of the Dublin Brigade's 2nd Battalion and signing the proclamation that would shape modern Ireland. This meticulously researched biography by Shane Kenna provides a riveting reconstruction of MacDonagh's life, shedding light on a man whose death had a profound impact on Irish history. With meticulous attention to detail, Kenna places MacDonagh within the great pantheon of Irish Republican heroes. Through his story, Kenna offers a compelling exploration of the complexities and passions that drove this remarkable individual, making him an essential figure in Ireland's struggle for independence.