Author |
Breen, Dan, 1894-1969 |
Author of introduction, etc. |
McGarrity, Joseph, 1874-1940 |
Title |
My fight for Irish freedom
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Original Publication |
Ireland: Talbot Press, 1924.
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Note |
Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Credits |
Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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Summary |
"My Fight for Irish Freedom" by Dan Breen is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the personal experiences of Breen during the Irish War of Independence, focusing on his active involvement in the struggle for Ireland's freedom from British rule. Through his narrative, Breen recounts pivotal moments, battles, and the camaraderie among fellow Irish revolutionaries, providing readers with an insider's perspective on this significant period in Irish history. The opening of the work sets the stage for Breen's journey, beginning with his enlistment in the Irish Volunteers in 1914 amid the backdrop of World War I. Breen paints a vivid picture of the political climate in Ireland, the complexities of the various nationalist factions, and the impact of the 1916 Easter Rising on public sentiment. It details the formative moments of the Volunteer movement, Breen's personal training, and the gradual evolution of his commitment to armed resistance against British rule. As tensions rise and plots are formed among dedicated revolutionaries, the reader is prepared for the ensuing dramatic actions that mark the beginning of Ireland's fight for independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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Subject |
Revolutionaries -- Ireland -- Biography
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Subject |
Ireland -- History -- 1910-1921
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Subject |
Breen, Dan, 1894-1969
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
69928 |
Release Date |
Feb 1, 2023 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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