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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... attack . He was to bring a coach to the rear of the depot , collect Emmet , and then rendezvous with the attack squad waiting for final instructions in 14 Coal Quay . Thus organised , Emmet hoped to sweep into the Castle yard with the ...
... attack . He was to bring a coach to the rear of the depot , collect Emmet , and then rendezvous with the attack squad waiting for final instructions in 14 Coal Quay . Thus organised , Emmet hoped to sweep into the Castle yard with the ...
Page 297
... Attack - Points of Check - and Lines of Defence . The points of attack were three : The Pigeon - House , the Castle , and the artillery barracks at Island - bridge . The attack was to begin with the Pigeon House ; number of men 200 ...
... Attack - Points of Check - and Lines of Defence . The points of attack were three : The Pigeon - House , the Castle , and the artillery barracks at Island - bridge . The attack was to begin with the Pigeon House ; number of men 200 ...
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... attack on any part was made , and afterwards a rocket of stars in case of victory ; a silent one of repulse . Another point of attack not mentioned , Cork - street Barracks , if the officer could surprise it , and set fire to it ; if ...
... attack on any part was made , and afterwards a rocket of stars in case of victory ; a silent one of repulse . Another point of attack not mentioned , Cork - street Barracks , if the officer could surprise it , and set fire to it ; if ...
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1803 in MacDonagh 23 July Addis Emmet Anne Devlin arms army arrested Asgill attack August Belfast Captain Castlereagh claimed Cloney Colonel command conspiracy Coombe Cork Dowdall Drennan Dublin Castle Dublin Evening Post Dwyer Edward Emmet Insurrection evidently execution Fitzgerald French Hammond Hardwicke Papers Harold's Cross Home Office Home Office Papers House of Commons Howell Ibid Information insurgents Ireland James John Kearney Kildare Kilmainham Kilwarden Leinster Limerick London Lord Lord Edward Fitzgerald loyalists MacNally Madden March Marsden Marshalsea McCabe Meath Memoirs Michael Miles Byrne military Naas Newgate O'Donnell Patrick McCabe Patrick Street Persons in confinement pikes prison Provost Quay Quigley Rathfarnham Rebellion Papers rebels Redesdale Redmond republican reputedly Rising of 1803 Robert Emmet Russell Sarah Curran Sept soldiers south city suspected Thomas Street trial United Irish United Irishmen Viceroy's post Wexford Wickham Wicklow William Wilson's Dublin Directory XXVIII yeomanry yeomen