Robert Emmet and the Rising of 1803Robert Emmet is one of the best known but least understood figures in Irish history. As the premier popular hero of the nineteenth century, his dramatic speech from the dock challenged successors to vindicate his deeds by ensuring that Ireland took its place amongst the nations of the world. The Rising of 1803, of which Emmet was the main strategist, comprised the first attempt of the republican United Irishmen to sever the Act of Union between Britain and Ireland by armed force. The first revolutionary effort however was the Great Rebellion of 1798. This formative experience was of the utmost importance in the planning and execution of the second effort in 1803. In this contextualized biography the author draws on significant new research to establish the correct relationship between the pivotal events of 1798 and 1803. Moreover, the importance of Emmet's dealings with Continental exiles and allies between 1800 and 1802, not least Napoleon, are examined. This definitive two-volume biography of Emmet re-evaluates his revolutionary career and legacy. |
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Ruan O'Donnell. THOMAS RUSSELL In late March 1803 Thomas Russell set out for Ireland and , having passed on a false passport through Calais , Dover , London and Liverpool , arrived back in Dublin within a few weeks . When in London , ...
Ruan O'Donnell. THOMAS RUSSELL In late March 1803 Thomas Russell set out for Ireland and , having passed on a false passport through Calais , Dover , London and Liverpool , arrived back in Dublin within a few weeks . When in London , ...
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... Russell and Addis Emmet in 1803 had negotiated with the French government without his knowledge . He believed that ... Thomas Russell argued that the United Irishmen should investigate the feasibility of rising without the French by ...
... Russell and Addis Emmet in 1803 had negotiated with the French government without his knowledge . He believed that ... Thomas Russell argued that the United Irishmen should investigate the feasibility of rising without the French by ...
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... Thomas Street Market House , the centrepiece of the Rising , was occupied ... Russell returned to Dublin from the north in early September , possibly to ... Russell's whereabouts reached the ears of Major Sirr , who raided a house within ...
... Thomas Street Market House , the centrepiece of the Rising , was occupied ... Russell returned to Dublin from the north in early September , possibly to ... Russell's whereabouts reached the ears of Major Sirr , who raided a house within ...
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