Description: Limerick's Fighting Story 1916 - 21 by The Kerryman, Dr Ruan O'Donnell, Brian O. Conchubhair Offers eye-witness accounts of the struggle for independence in Limerick city and county. It features stories and reports from every aspect of the conflict in Limerick from the Limerick heroes of 1916, through the nights of terror and violence in Limerick city as Tans killed residents, to the exploits of the women of Cumman na mBan. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Limericks Fighting Story offers eye witness and first hand accounts of the struggle for independence in Limerick city and county.When the Truce was declared in the War of Independence in July 1921, each of Limericks brigade areas, west, mid and east had flying columns in the field. While the challenge of city fighting and urban guerrilla tactics were high on the list of concerns for the mid brigade, the east and west flying columns were active raiders and ambush artists.This new edition of the classic Limericks Fighting Story features stories and reports from every aspect of the conflict in Limerick from the Limerick Heroes of 1916, through the nights of terror and violence in Limerick city as Tans killed residents, to the exploits of the women of Cumman na mBan. Back Cover The atmosphere in the town remained tense, and rumours filled the air of terrible events to come. The inoffensive townspeople were given a demonstration of British justice which could easily have brought about the total destruction of the town by fire. Author Biography Originally published by The Kerryman in 1947, there are four titles in the "Fighting Stories Series". Rebel Cork, Dublin, Kerry and Limerick. They record the events of the War of Independence in the words of the people who fought it and those who wrote about it at the time. RÚan ODonnell is head of Department at the Department of History in University of Limerick. His research interests include the United Irishmen and the history of the modern Republican Movement. Promotional Limericks Fighting Story offers first-hand accounts of the struggle for independence in Limerick city and county. Description for Bookstore Fills the demand for this rare and long out of print title Eyewitness and first hand accounts of the conflict Introduction by Ruan ODonnell of University of Limerick Details ISBN1856356426 Year 2009 ISBN-10 1856356426 ISBN-13 9781856356428 Format Paperback Short Title LIMERICKS FIGHTING STORY 1916- Language English Media Book Place of Publication Cork Country of Publication Ireland Edited by Brian O Conchubhair Subtitle Told By The Men Who Made It With A Unique Pictorial Record of the Period Author Brian O. Conchubhair Pages 384 Edition Description New edition Series The Fighting Stories Publication Date 2009-07-06 Alternative 9781781170748 DEWEY 941.9450821 Illustrations 51 Plates, black and white Audience General Publisher The Mercier Press Imprint The Mercier Press We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:84394097;
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ISBN-13: 9781856356428
Book Title: Limerick's Fighting Story 1916 - 21
Number of Pages: 384 Pages
Publication Name: Limerick's Fighting Story 1916-21: Told by the Men Who Made It
Language: English
Publisher: The Mercier Press Ltd
Item Height: 215 mm
Subject: History
Publication Year: 2009
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 445 g
Author: The Kerryman
Item Width: 135 mm
Format: Paperback
