Rebel Heart : George Lennon: Flying Column Commander

O'Reilly, Terence

ISBN 10: 1856356493 / ISBN 13: 9781856356497

Editore: Mercier Press, Limited, The, 2010

Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Codice articolo 17126184-20

Riassunto:

At the age of 20, Geroge Lennon became the youngest commander of a flying column during the Irish War of Independence, leading the West Waterford column in ambuses and actions in face of heavy odds against British forces across the country.
When Civil War followed the War of Independence Lennon chose to oppose the pro-Treaty government and fought in the battle for Waterford city. However, he laid down his arms when it became clear that the anti-Treaty cause was lost and that continuing the fight would lead to further suffering amongst the civilian population.
In 1927, Lennon emigrated to America, returning to Ireland ten years later where he made earnest attempts to develop the national economy of the new state through the Irish Tourist Board and the National Planning Conference. However, he became disillusioned with these efforts and returned to the United States in 1946, later becoming a dedicated pacifict and even a practitioner of Zen Buddhism.

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Titolo: Rebel Heart : George Lennon: Flying Column ...
Casa editrice: Mercier Press, Limited, The
Data di pubblicazione: 2010
Legatura: Brossura
Condizione: Very Good