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Ireland and the First World War:: A Photographic History
Cormac O Comhrai
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Description for Ireland and the First World War:: A Photographic History
Hardcover. A comprehensive collection of photographs and memorabilia detailing Irish involvement in the First World War and what was going on at home at the time Num Pages: 288 pages, 250 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBJD1; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 284 x 219 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1402.
Dismissively called 'Cogadh an Dá Ghall' (The War of the Two Foreigners) by some Irish speakers, the First World War saw the mobilisation of hundreds of thousands of Irish people as soldiers, sailors and nurses. The war brought massive suffering, heroism, personal liberation, profit and economic hardship, and also provided the conditions necessary for a rebellion against British rule. Using striking photographs from a wide range of sources, this book shows the experiences of the Irish at home and abroad as the 'Great War' raged across Europe.
Dismissively called 'Cogadh an Dá Ghall' (The War of the Two Foreigners) by some Irish speakers, the First World War saw the mobilisation of hundreds of thousands of Irish people as soldiers, sailors and nurses. The war brought massive suffering, heroism, personal liberation, profit and economic hardship, and also provided the conditions necessary for a rebellion against British rule. Using striking photographs from a wide range of sources, this book shows the experiences of the Irish at home and abroad as the 'Great War' raged across Europe.
Product Details
Publisher
The Mercier Press Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
1401g
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Cork, Ireland
ISBN
9781781172483
SKU
9781781172483
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Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-9
About Cormac O Comhrai
Cormac Ó Comhraí is a native of Furbo, Co. Galway, and a graduate of NUIG. He teaches history and Irish at second level in Co. Galway. He is the author of 'Revolution in Connacht: A Photographic History' and co-editor of 'The Men Will Talk to Me: Galway Interviews by Ernie O'Malley'.
Reviews for Ireland and the First World War:: A Photographic History
'A comprehensive history as well as a smartly illustrated guide'
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