A Short Memoir Of Terence MacSwiney (1922)

By Patrick Sarsfield O'Hegarty

Book Overview

""A Short Memoir of Terence MacSwiney"" is a book written by Patrick Sarsfield O'Hegarty in 1922. The book is a biographical account of Terence MacSwiney, an Irish politician and writer who played a significant role in the struggle for Irish independence. MacSwiney was a member of Sinn F�����in and was elected as the Lord Mayor of Cork in 1920. He was arrested by the British authorities and went on a hunger strike, which ultimately led to his death in 1920. The book provides a detailed account of MacSwiney's life, including his early years, his political career, and his final days. O'Hegarty also discusses MacSwiney's writings, including his poetry and plays, which were heavily influenced by his political beliefs. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the struggle for Irish independence and the role that MacSwiney played in it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish history and politics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104600617
• ISBN13: 9781104600617
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"