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James Connolly: My Search for the Man, the Myth and His Legacy
Sean O´callaghan
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Description for James Connolly: My Search for the Man, the Myth and His Legacy
Paperback. Written by former member of the IRA and police informant, this book tells the story of revolutionary James Connolly, his role in the 1916 Easter Rising, and his subsequent influence both on the author himself, and on 20th century Irish politics. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJF; BGH; HBJD1; HBLW; HBTV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 242.
FROM THE FORMER IRA MEMBER AND AUTHOR OF THE INFORMER, SEAN O'CALLAGHAN 'Very interesting on how fanaticism can develop within a community, and especially relevant today.' Bob Geldof The story of revolutionary James Connolly, his role in the 1916 Easter Rising, and his subsequent influence both on O'Callaghan himself, and on 20th century Irish politics. Easter Monday, 24th April, 1916: James Connolly, a 48-year-old Edinburgh-born Marxist and former British soldier, stands at the top of the steps of Liberty Hall, Dublin. 'We are going out to be ... Read more
FROM THE FORMER IRA MEMBER AND AUTHOR OF THE INFORMER, SEAN O'CALLAGHAN 'Very interesting on how fanaticism can develop within a community, and especially relevant today.' Bob Geldof The story of revolutionary James Connolly, his role in the 1916 Easter Rising, and his subsequent influence both on O'Callaghan himself, and on 20th century Irish politics. Easter Monday, 24th April, 1916: James Connolly, a 48-year-old Edinburgh-born Marxist and former British soldier, stands at the top of the steps of Liberty Hall, Dublin. 'We are going out to be ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cornerstone
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781784751807
SKU
V9781784751807
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About Sean O´callaghan
Sean O'Callaghan joined the Provisonal IRA in 1970, aged fiteen, and he was active in Northern Ireland in the mid-seventies, taking part in numerous terrorist attacks which resulted in the deaths of two members of the security forces. He resigned from the IRA in 1975, just short of his 21st birthday, having become disillusioned with everything it stoof for. He ... Read more
Reviews for James Connolly: My Search for the Man, the Myth and His Legacy
extraordinary and insightful new biography of James Connolly - a magnificent reconsideration of the myths surrounding the Republican `hero' and his warped place in the Republican mindset.
The Spectator
Two fine new books, Sean O'Callaghan's James Connolly: My Search for the Man, the Myth and His Legacy...rightly emphasise the vicious hatred, fanaticism and lust for revenge ... Read more
The Spectator
Two fine new books, Sean O'Callaghan's James Connolly: My Search for the Man, the Myth and His Legacy...rightly emphasise the vicious hatred, fanaticism and lust for revenge ... Read more