1916 Portraits and Lives - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1908996382 ISBN 13: 9781908996381

Publisher: Royal Irish Academy, 2015

Synopsis

This book is a selection of articles from the Royal Irish Academy's Dictionary of Irish Biography, dealing with 42 men and women whose careers, in one way or another, were deeply involved with the Easter Rising of 1916. The biographies selected compose an inclusively broad picture of the Rising, representing the spectrum of personalities and perspectives that were involved in the event. The volume provides a balanced view of the Easter Rising and includes not only the insurgents (and some others) killed during the Rising, but also: women who were involved as soldiers or in supporting capacities, nationalist leaders who opposed the Rising, senior figures in the British administration in Ireland in 1916, members of the British army that suppressed the Rising, and historians who made considerable contributions to the scholarly debate on 1916. Each biography is illustrated with an original drawing by artist David Rooney. ***Choice Magazine Editors' Top 75 Community College Resources for June 2016 *** "A timely release in commemoration of the centennial of the 1916 Easter rising, this impressive volume will appeal to historians and general readers alike. The biographies are both authoritative and diverse in scope. Artist Rooney's black-and-white portraits beautifully enhance each entry. Fully indexed and exhaustive in biographical detail, this book is highly recommended to all readers, and a core addition to Irish studies collections." -- Choice, Vol. 53, No. 10, June 2016 ***Chosen as an Outstanding Academic Title for 2016 by Choice Magazine*** Librarians: ebook available [Subject: History, Irish Studies]

About this title

About the Author:

James Quinn is the managing editor of the Dictionary of Irish Biography. The Dictionary of Irish Biography currently contains almost 9,900 ‘lives’ of prominent men and women born in Ireland, and the noteworthy Irish careers of those born outside Ireland. The scope of the dictionary extends from the earliest times to the twenty-first century. It is an indispensable work of reference for scholars, journalists, broadcasters, diplomats, and the general reader interested in Ireland’s past or in biography. The online edition is updated twice yearly.Lawrence William White is a researcher and copy editor with the Dictionary of Irish Biography project. The Dictionary of Irish Biography currently contains almost 9,900 ‘lives’ of prominent men and women born in Ireland, and the noteworthy Irish careers of those born outside Ireland. The scope of the dictionary extends from the earliest times to the twenty-first century. It is an indispensable work of reference for scholars, journalists, broadcasters, diplomats, and the general reader interested in Ireland’s past or in biography. The online edition is updated twice yearly.Illustrator David Rooney is a graduate of National College of Art and Design. He is a regular contributor to The Irish Times and Hotpress. His artwork also features in publications by The Folio Society, London, and in cultural centres such as the Titanic Experience, Belfast; King John’s Castle, Limerick; and the Stonehenge visitor centre.

Review:

'A timely release in commemoration of the centennial of the 1916 Easter rising, this impressive volume will appeal to historians and general readers alike. [...] Fully indexed and exhaustive in biographical detail, this book is highly recommended to all readers, and a core addition to Irish studies collections'.-- (06/01/2016)

About this edition

• Publisher: Royal Irish Academy
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1908996382
• ISBN 13: 9781908996381
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 368
• Editor: Quinn James, White Lawrence William
• Illustrator: Rooney David