The Life and Death of Lord Edward Fitzgerald

By Thomas Moore

Book Overview

The Life and Death of Lord Edward Fitzgerald is a biography written by Thomas Moore about the Irish aristocrat and revolutionary, Lord Edward Fitzgerald. The book chronicles Fitzgerald's life from his birth in 1763 to his death in 1798 during the Irish Rebellion. Fitzgerald was born into a wealthy and influential family, and his early life was marked by privilege and luxury. However, he became increasingly interested in politics and social justice, and he eventually became involved in the United Irishmen movement, which sought to overthrow British rule in Ireland. The book explores Fitzgerald's role in the rebellion, as well as his relationships with other key figures in the movement, such as Wolfe Tone and Robert Emmet. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage to Pamela, a French woman who shared his political beliefs. Despite his bravery and dedication to the cause, Fitzgerald was ultimately captured by British forces and died of his injuries in prison. The Life and Death of Lord Edward Fitzgerald is a detailed and engaging account of his life and legacy, and it provides valuable insight into the history of Ireland and the struggle for independence.Fitzgerald Fought For An Independent Ireland As An Irish Nationalist And A Member Of The United Irishmen In The Late 18th Century. He Was Eventually Shot And Imprisoned By The English. Being About The Irish Question, This Book Raised A Lot Of Controversy When First Published In 1831.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: 1162934646
• ISBN13: 9781162934648
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"