01215nam a2200169Ia 4500 20250721200111.0 250721s9999 xx 000 0 und d 9780753818527 941.50821 COO Coogan, Tim Pat 1916 2005 195 pages The Easter Rising began at 12 noon, 24 April, 1916 and lasted for six short but bloody days, resulting in the deaths of innocent civilians, the destruction of many parts of Dublin, and the true beginning of Irish independence. The 1916 Rising was born out of the Conservative and Unionist parties' illegal defiance of the democratically expressed wish of the Irish electorate for Home Rule; and of confusion, mishap and disorganisation, compounded by a split within the Volunteer leadership. Tim Pat Coogan introduces the major players, themes and outcomes of a drama that would profoundly affect twentieth-century Irish history. Not only is this the story of a turning point in Ireland's struggle for freedom, but also a testament to the men and women of courage and conviction who were prepared to give their lives for what they believed was right. History ENGLISH 576722 576722 0 0 0 0 ACL ACL 7B 2025-07-21 0 941.50821 COO 365141 2025-07-21 20:01:11 2025-07-21 ENGLISH