Michael T. Foy
The Fenian Rising: James Stephens and the Irish Republican Brotherhood, 1858-1867
The Fenian Rising: James Stephens and the Irish Republican Brotherhood, 1858-1867
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Fenianism was an Irish separatist movement that aimed to achieve Irish freedom through revolution. Despite facing defeat, it inspired the 1916 Easter Rising and the Irish War of Independence, leading to the establishment of an Irish Free State. The Fenian Rising showcased the evolution of the Irish Republican Brotherhood and the Fenian Brotherhood, revolutionary organizations dedicated to overthrowing British rule in Ireland.
Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 01 December 2023
Publisher: The History Press Ltd
Fenianism, an Irish separatist movement, aimed to achieve Irish freedom through revolution. Despite facing numerous defeats, its unwavering resilience allowed it to rise from the ashes, akin to a phoenix, until it ultimately sparked the 1916 Easter Rising and the subsequent Irish War of Independence. This remarkable journey led to the establishment of the Irish Free State.
The Fenian Rising provides a captivating account of the evolution of the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB) and its American counterpart, the Fenian Brotherhood. These revolutionary organizations were committed to overthrowing British rule in Ireland and establishing an Irish Republic. James Stephens, a prominent figure in nineteenth-century Ireland, played a pivotal role in the IRB's ascent. Under Stephens' leadership, the IRB quickly grew into a significant threat that Dublin Castle relentlessly attempted to suppress. Despite Stephens' downfall in January 1867, the long-anticipated rising occurred two months later.
In the face of defeat, Republicans managed to snatch political victory from the jaws of despair when the execution of the Manchester Martyrs in September 1867 galvanized every shade of Irish nationalism. The IRB, emerging from the ashes, endured and eventually became recognized as one of Europe's most enduring and successful revolutionary secret societies.
The Fenian movement's legacy continues to resonate in Irish history, symbolizing the determination of the Irish people to achieve independence and self-determination. Its impact on the broader world of revolutionary movements is also significant, as it showcased the power of organized resistance and the ability to inspire change through collective action.
Weight: 498g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803992624
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