The Centenary Life Of O'Connell

By John O'Rourke

Book Overview

The Centenary Life of O'Connell by John O'Rourke is a comprehensive biography of Daniel O'Connell, one of Ireland's most famous historical figures. O'Connell was an influential leader in the Irish independence movement during the 19th century, and this book explores his life and legacy in great detail. The book begins with O'Connell's childhood in County Kerry, Ireland, and traces his rise to prominence as a lawyer and politician. O'Rourke delves into O'Connell's involvement in the Catholic Emancipation movement, which sought to secure political rights for Catholics in Ireland, and his leadership of the Repeal Association, which aimed to repeal the Act of Union that had joined Ireland to Great Britain.The book also covers O'Connell's personal life, including his marriage to Mary O'Connell and his relationships with his children. O'Rourke examines O'Connell's political strategies and tactics, including his famous use of peaceful protest and mass mobilization to achieve his goals.Throughout the book, O'Rourke provides historical context for O'Connell's actions and insights into the political and social climate of 19th century Ireland. The book ends with a discussion of O'Connell's legacy and his impact on Irish history.Overall, The Centenary Life of O'Connell is a thorough and engaging biography of one of Ireland's most important historical figures. It provides a fascinating look at the life and times of Daniel O'Connell and sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of the Irish people during a critical period in their history.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: 1432539973
• ISBN13: 9781432539979
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"