Description: This book offers a potent blend of history, biography, and political commentary to uncover the life and legacy of the Irish orator, poet, and revolutionary leader Thomas Meagher. From his early role in the Young Ireland Movement to his exile in Tasmania, and to his eventual demise, this volume meticulously traces Meagher's illustrious and tragic trajectory. The author deftly contextualizes Meagher's struggle for Irish independence within the broader sweep of nineteenth-century Irish history, illuminating the complex interplay between Irish nationalism, British imperialism, and American involvement. An exploration of Meagher's eloquent speeches, his literary output, and his personal letters unveils the man's charismatic personality and unwavering idealism. Through his impassioned oratory and political activism, Meagher emerged as a galvanizing figure, inspiring a generation of Irishmen to fight for their nation's freedom. The book highlights the timeless themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and the enduring power of human resilience, making it an invaluable resource for understanding one of the most pivotal chapters in Irish history. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
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Book Title: Meagher of the Sword : Speeches of Thomas Francis Meagher in Ireland, 1846-1848; His Narrative of Events in Ireland in July 1848, Personal Reminiscences of Waterford, Galway, and His Schooldays (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 416 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2015
Topic: General
Item Height: 0.8 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Biography & Autobiography, History
Item Weight: 19.6 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Thomas Francis Meagher
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
