1916 Portraits and lives by James Quinn

1916 Portraits and lives by James Quinn

This book is a selection of 40 articles from the Royal Irish Academys Dictionary of Irish Biography, dealing with 42 people whose careers, in one way or another, were deeply involved with the Easter rising of 1916.The biographies include insurgents, women involved, nationalist leaders and figures in the British military and administration.

'This is a book to savour, both because of its diverse cast of characters and the quality of the contributors who provide entries that are erudite, often spiky, fresh, nuanced and skilfully composed'-- Diarmaid Ferriter
'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'. -- M. Knight

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.

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ISBN 13	9781908996381
ISBN 10	1908996382
Title	1916 Portraits and lives
Author	James Quinn
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Royal Irish Academy
Year published	2015-10-07
Number of pages	368
Prizes	Winner of IDI Design Awards: Winner - Use of Illustration in Design (David Rooney) 2015 (Ireland), Commended for IDI Design Awards: Highly Commended - Printed Book Design (Fidelma Slattery) 2015 (Ireland), Short-listed for Bord Gais Energy Irish Book Awards: Shortlisted 2015 (Ireland)
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