Hales Brothers and the Irish Revolution

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• Liz Gillis

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• 266 Seiten
• 10 Lesestunden

• Biografien & Memoiren

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The Hales family's narrative serves as a microcosm of Ireland's revolutionary era, highlighting their involvement with the Irish Volunteers and connections to prominent figures like Michael Collins. Seán and Tom, both IRA company commanders, found themselves on opposing sides during the Civil War after the Anglo-Irish Treaty split the nation. The chaos of the ambush that killed Collins and Seán's assassination in Dublin illustrate the personal and political turmoil of the time, providing a compelling perspective on the challenges faced during this critical period in Irish history.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
• Einband: Paperback