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Scotland and the Easter Rising
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Discover the deep and often overlooked connections between Scotland and Ireland's 1916 Easter Rising.
A fascinating historical examination that reveals Scotland's central role in a defining moment of Irish independence.
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About the Ebook
Scotland's connections to Ireland's 1916 Easter Rising run far deeper than most people realize—from Irish migrants to Scottish revolutionary sympathizers. This book explores how Scottish radicals, intellectuals, and workers saw their own struggles reflected in Irish independence. A fascinating historical account that reshapes how we understand both nations.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Authentic Scottish voices and captivating narratives.
- Rich cultural heritage woven throughout every page.
- Published by Luath Press, Scotland's leading independent publisher.
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About the Author
WILLY MALEY is Professor of English Literature at the University of Glasgow. A critic, editor, teacher and writer, he was co-founder with the late Philip Hobsbaum of the Creative Writing Masters in 1995. The Lions of Lisbon is one of seven plays Willy has written collaboratively. A season ticket holder in the Lisbon Lions Stand, Willy was a columnist for The Celtic View during seasons 2003-2005. Maley also contributed essays to Celtic Minded volumes 1-3, and his poem ‘Perfect Passing’, a tribute to the late great Tommy Burns, was published in The Celtic Opus (2010). His most recent publication, also with Luath Press, is Scotland and the Easter Rising, co-edited with Kirsty Lusk.
KIRSTY LUSK is a doctoral candidate at the University of Glasgow. She received her mPhil in Irish Writing from Trinity College Dublin and holds an ma (Hons) in English Literature from the University of Glasgow. She is currently researching Scottish-Irish connections in the late 19th and early 20th century from a literary perspective in order to explore the legacy of independence, equality and commemoration within a comparative Irish-Scottish framework.
Publication Details
Publisher: Luath Press
Publication Date: 12 February 2016
Print Length: 240 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9781910324790
Format: Ebook
Language: English
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