Publisher description for 1916 : the Easter rising / Tim Pat Coogan.
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On April 14, 1916, it all began--and six short but bloody days later, true Irish independence emerged from the ruins. Born of the thwarted and democratically expressed desire for Home Rule--as well as of political confusion--the Easter rising started when rebels seized a number of strong points in Dublin. They held until blasted from their positions by an overwhelming superiority in numbers and heavy artillery. The subsequent executions of the leaders, along with the arrests, court-martials, and detention of 3,500 people (three times the number of actual participants), won the insurgents sympathy and resulted in an overwhelming desire for freedom among the public. An outstanding account of this seminal event, enhanced by notable photographs, maps, and documents, provides a testament to a turning point in Irish history and to the mean and women who gave their lives in the struggle.
Library of Congress subject headings for this publication: Ireland History Easter Rising, 1916