The Year of Liberty: the History of the Great Irish Rebellion of 1798 by Thomas Pakenham. Published in 1993 by Random House, Inc. I have been fascinated by the 1798 rebellion ever since I first discovered the band the Wolfe Tones and realized they were named after an Irish rebel. Needless to say, I … Continue reading Book Review: The Year of Liberty: the History of the Great Irish Rebellion of 1798
Book Review Modern Ireland 1600-1972
Modern Ireland 1600-1972 by R. F. Foster. Published in 1990 by Penguin Books This book is a concise review of the growth of modern Ireland from 1600 to 1972 that could be divided into two separate books. The first half is an economic and social study of an agricultural society and the second half is … Continue reading Book Review Modern Ireland 1600-1972
Art of Asymmetrical Warfare 