[The Easter Rising: A Guide to Dublin in 1916] [By: Kostick, Conor] [June, 2000]

by Conor Kostick

Defying all the odds 1600 men, women and children went out on 24 April, Easter Monday, 1916 to fight for an independent Ireland. Vividly illustrated, this book takes you through the battle-torn streets of Dublin.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Ireland, Irish Literature, Politics

Paperback Bunko

First published April 14, 2000

About the author

Conor Kostick was a designer for the world's first live action role-playing game, Treasure Trap. He is the author of many historical, political and cultural articles. Epic was his first novel and was awarded a place on the International Board on Books for Young People Honours list for 2006 and on the Booklist Best Fantasy Books for Youth list for 2007. Set in a fantasy MMORPG, Epic can be considered an early example of LitRPG. The sequel to Epic, titled Saga, was first published in Ireland in 2006. Conor received a Special Merit Award from the Reading Association of Ireland in 2009.

In 2018, Conor joined Level Up as commissioning editor to publish LitRPG books.

https://www.levelup.pub/what-is-litrpg

Reviews

[Dan Ray · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've taken this walking tour, many years ago with my family so it was fun to revisit through this book.
Conor Kostick strikes a great balance between providing details and colour without getting bogged down in data or anecdote.

[Dave Carlson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent summary of the Rising detailing events and players written in a very engaging style with some surprising little known stories and interesting trivia. I read this for a college class and I will definitely be taking it with me in my next trip to Dublin.

[Bill · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent overview of the Easter Rising in 1916, with short biographical details of those involved, and lively anecdotes.

[Aislinn · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice quick, but thorough, read to be introduced to the Easter Rising or to brush up on the events of that week.

[Jenna King · Rating 4 out of 5]

A pretty good general overview of/introduction to the Easter Rising

[Sarah - All The Book Blog Names Are Taken · Rating 5 out of 5]

When my mom and I visited Ireland a few years ago, the 1916 Rebellion Walking Tour was one of the most interesting and informational tours we went on. The tour was lead by Lorcan Collins, a co-author of the book and co-founder of the tour. He is an exceptional story teller and this overview of the rebellion reads just as easily. Wonderful bit of history that I previously knew nothing about. Combined with a later visit to Kilmainham Gaol, it was a fascinating trip through Dublin's turbulent history.

[Celeste · Rating 4 out of 5]

I went on Lorcan's walking tour in Dublin and had to buy the book afterwards. What a way to make the Rising come alive! It isn't the best chronological tale of the Rising, but it isn't meant to be. It also might be confusing as the first book or time you hear about it. But as a supplement to prior knowledge, it's a great read.

[Stig Strandberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good all-round analysis of the dramatic events in 1916. Makes you want to read more!!!