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Easter 1916: The Irish Rebellion by Charles Townshend (Paperback, 2006)

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Delve into the gripping narrative of 'Easter 1916: The Irish Rebellion' by Charles Townshend, a compelling exploration of one of the most significant moments in Irish history. Published by Penguin Books LTD in 2006, this paperback edition offers a detailed account, analysing the political and social context that led to the Easter Rising. With 464 pages of rich content, this textbook is not only informative but also accessible, making it an ideal choice for both students and enthusiasts of historical events. The book, written in English, is proudly manufactured in the United Kingdom and measures 198mm in height and 129mm in width, at a comfortable weight of 331g for easy handling.

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Before Easter 1916 Dublin had been a city much like any other British city, comparable to Bristol or Liverpool and part of a complex, deep-rooted British world. Many of Dublin's inhabitants wanted to weaken or terminate London's rule but there remained a vast and conflicting range of visions of that future: far more immediate was the unfolding disaster of the First World War that had put 'home rule' issues on ice for the duration. The devastating events of that Easter changed everything. Both the rising itself and-even more significantly-the ferocious British response ended any sense at all that Dublin could be anything other than the capital of an independent country, as an entire nation turned away in revulsion from the British artillery and executions. As we approach the 90th anniversary of the rebellion it is time for a new account of what really happened over those fateful few days. What did the rebels actually hope to achieve? What did the British think they were doing? And how were the events really interpreted by ordinary people across Ireland? Vivid, authoritative and gripping, Easter 1916 is a major work.