Willie Pearse 16Lives

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Synopsis

Willie Pearse was a well-regarded sculptor who ran the family stone-carving business, but he was also a dynamic activist whose life offers fresh insights into political and cultural life before 1916. History has placed him in the shadow of his brother Patrick, but whether it was nationalism, education or the cultural revival, Willie shared in these activities as an equal.

Being Patrick’s right-hand man in the weeks preceding the Rising, he played an important role in making it happen. His gentle character and wide circle of friends meant that his execution on 4 May 1916 shocked even those who had little sympathy with the rebels and helped turn public opinion in their favour. In this book, using new sources, Róisin Ní Ghairbhi shows conclusively that, far from being dominated by his brother, Willie Pearse was always decidedly his own man.

Book details

Series:
16lives Ser. (Book 11)
Author:
Róisín Ní Ghairbhí
ISBN:
9781847177483
Related ISBNs:
9781847172679
Publisher:
The O'Brien Press
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2020-04-30
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2015
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Biographies and Memoirs, History, Military, Nonfiction, Politics and Government