Easter Dawn: The 1916 Rising

by Turtle Bunbury

A comprehensive overview of the dramatic events of Easter Week 1916 in Dublin and around Ireland interspersed with fascinating stories of the people and places who featured in them. In the long and epic fight for Irish independence, few events match the drama and tragedy of the Easter Rising of 1916. Inspired by the legends of old and sharing the dream of an independent Ireland, an extraordinary alliance of men and women sought to overthrow British rule in Ireland. 'Easter Dawn' charts the story of the Rising from the landing of the guns at Howth in 1914, to the arrests and executions that followed it. The fate of those involved - rebel and loyalist alike - is told through eyewitness accounts and media reports. Intricately researched and emotively written, the narrative is woven around contemporary photographs, many rare and unseen, providing a fresh look at the people and places involved. As the centenary of 1916 approaches, this book is ideal for anyone seeking an accessible, impartial and dramatic view of that immense week.

Genres: Nonfiction, Irish Literature, History

320 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2015

Reviews

[Oscar Despard · Rating 5 out of 5]

An easy-to-read, light, enjoyable yet highly informative book detailing the events of the Easter Rising, 1916. With the centenary commemorations of the Rising now so close, I read this book hoping to gain a greater understanding of the Rising, and it did not disappoint. It imparts its information in a pleasant manner, and although it does not go into great depth in terms of pondering the righteousness of the Rising, it gave with ease information concerning the events of Easter Week, and what happened in the famous locations that are well-known in the Rising. It holds a section concerned with the other, smaller rebellions that occurred outside Dublin, most of which I had not heard before, as well as several miniature biographies of the figures involved in the Rising, which help give a human feel to the events. Overall, 'Easter Dawn' gave a wonderful, brief account of the events leading up to, during and in the aftermath of the Rising, with both knowledge and pleasure being imparted to the reader, which I would recommend to anyone wishing to gain greater knowledge of the events of the 1916 Rising.