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Casualties of Conflict - Conor Dodd

Casualties of Conflict

Fatalities of the War of Independence and Civil War in Glasnevin Cemetery

(Autor)

Buch | Hardcover
344 Seiten
2023
The Mercier Press (Verlag)
978-1-78117-728-0 (ISBN)
CHF 42,95 inkl. MwSt
This book sheds light on the extraordinary stories of revolution that lie beneath the headstones at Glasnevin Cemetery.
From the ordinary to the extraordinary, Casualties of Conflict explores the lives and deaths of over 300 individuals laid to rest in Dublin's iconic burial ground. These men, women and children who perished during the tumultuous years of the War of Independence and Civil War have their stories woven together for the first time in this captivating book.


Through meticulous research and first-hand accounts from witnesses and participants, Conor Dodd unearths a treasure trove of tales hidden within the cemetery's burial records. From daring ambushes and covert assassinations to clandestine spies and shocking executions, the book reveals the profound impact of these historical events on the lives of ordinary citizens.


This unique exploration of Glasnevin Cemetery sheds light on the extraordinary stories of revolution that lie beneath the headstones, offering a fascinating glimpse into Ireland's revolutionary past

Conor Dodd is a historian for Dublin Cemeteries Trust and manages its heritage and education department within the Experience Glasnevin visitor centre in Glasnevin Cemetery. He is a graduate of University College Dublin and Maynooth University and is currently studying at Trinity College Dublin.

Erscheinungsdatum
Zusatzinfo 77 Illustrations, black and white
Verlagsort Cork
Sprache englisch
Maße 156 x 234 mm
Themenwelt Literatur Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
Literatur Briefe / Tagebücher
Geisteswissenschaften Geschichte
ISBN-10 1-78117-728-7 / 1781177287
ISBN-13 978-1-78117-728-0 / 9781781177280
Zustand Neuware
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