The Memoirs Of Lord Edward Fitzgerald

By Thomas Moore and Martin MacDermott Thomas Moore

Book Overview

The Memoirs of Lord Edward Fitzgerald is a biographical work written by Thomas Moore. The book is an account of the life of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, an Irish aristocrat who played a prominent role in the United Irishmen rebellion of 1798. The memoirs are based on the author's conversations with Fitzgerald's family and friends, as well as his own research. The book provides a detailed account of Fitzgerald's early life, including his upbringing in a wealthy and influential family, his education, and his travels throughout Europe. It then goes on to describe his involvement in the Irish rebellion, his imprisonment and eventual escape, and his subsequent activities as a revolutionary leader. Throughout the memoirs, Moore portrays Fitzgerald as a charismatic and passionate figure, who was deeply committed to the cause of Irish independence. He also provides insights into the political and social climate of Ireland during this period, and the complex relationships between different factions of the Irish independence movement. Overall, The Memoirs of Lord Edward Fitzgerald is a compelling and informative account of a pivotal moment in Irish history, and the life of one of its most fascinating figures.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: 1430459670
• ISBN13: 9781430459675
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 508 Pages
• Weight: 1.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"