‘An extremely readable, exciting and well documented account.’ The Irish Times
Rebels tells the dramatic story of the uprising of Easter 1916, a key date for the Irish Repulicanism.
The UK was at war with Germany. The Irish took this as an opportunity to garner support from the Germans and stage a rising before the conflict ended.
Planning of this uprising fell to Tom Clarke and Sean McDermott. Clarke, a naturalised American, was the owner of a tobacconist and newsagent. Sean McDermott, a cheery over thirty year old, was Clarke’s best friend. Both were executive members of the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB).
They set up their headquarters at the GPO, forming a base for their growing number of supporters. Joining forces with James Connolly, from the Irish Citizens Army, the plans were set, they were to commence the rising the following Easter Sunday … St George’s Day for the English. It was to be a resurrection …
Roger Casement, residing in the US at the time the war was declared, suggested the formation of a Brigade from Irish Prisoners … in Germany. His proposal was accepted and he soon found himself in Germany. There, he was under pressure to fulfill his proposal … a difficult feat considering the circumstances that arose following his arrival.
Unfortunately, the British had intercepted many of the communications exchanged between Ireland and Casement in Germany. They knew of the arms shipment and Casement’s plans to return to Ireland. What else did they know?
Easter Monday started as normal for many. It was soon to become a day many would never forget.
Eleven days later, a series of executions rocked the lives of women and children. Executions that seemed extreme to some …
‘Should be required reading for every member of the British cabinet and every member of parliament.’ THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH.
‘Rebels is the saddest story I’ve read since The Tale of Two Cities. I’ve wept for Ireland a hundred times since reading it.’ Dr Catherine O’Mahony-O’Shea, Grandniece of Michael Collins
‘De Rosa’s narrative style is terrific!’ Noel Pearson, Film Producer of My Left Foot
‘Apparently a bestseller, Rebels is in fact a best bestseller.’ Brian Fallon, THE IRISH TIMES
‘My God, this is powerful stuff! De Rosa has enshrined Ireland’s heroes for the world to revere. It will bring a tear to the eye of every patriot — of whatever country.’ Stephen Coonts, Bestselling U.S. author
‘A stunningly dramatic, lyrical work … Events encompass enough intrigue, espionage, secret missions, heroism and suspense to fill several international thrillers.’ U.S. PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY.
Peter de Rosa was Professor of Metaphysics and Ethics at Westminister Seminary for six years and Dean of Theology at Corpus Christi College for six years. He has also been a BBC radio producer and has written his own television series. The author of the bestselling Vicars of Christ, he now lives in Co. Wicklow.
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