Casement
Published on 5. August 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-904341-41-3 (ISBN)
Description
Roger Casement's revolutionary fire was lit in the Congo where he saw at first hand some of the worst abuses of the colonial project. The fire burned hotter in Brazil, where he gradually became convinced that exploitation and abuse were inextricably linked with the exercise of imperial power.
Reviews / Votes
'An original and vivid profile of a great but enigmatic man.' -- Declan Kiberd The Irish Times 20031110More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Reading Age: From 16 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
16 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder
44 black & white halftones, 1 tables
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
271 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-904341-41-3 (9781904341413)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Person
Angus Mitchell is a historian and scholar best known for his extensive research on Roger Casement. He has held various academic positions, including at the University of Limerick and the University of Sao Paulo. His books include Sir Roger Casement's Heart of Darkness: The 1911 Documents and Roger Casement: 16 Lives. He is a regular contributor to History Ireland. He lives in Ireland. Angus Mitchell is also the author of "The Amazon Journal of Roger Casement".
Content
Contents
Secrets and Silences // 1
Early Life (1864-1882) // 19
Africa (1883-1904) // 33
Ireland (1904-1914) // 81
Brazil (1906-1913) // 103
Irish Volunteers (1913-1914) // 151
America and Germany (1914-1916) // 179
Easter Rising (1916) // 223
Trial and Execution (1916) // 243
Afterlife and Afterword (1916-2026) // 291
Selected Further Reading // 331
Notes // 335
Index // 371
Secrets and Silences // 1
Early Life (1864-1882) // 19
Africa (1883-1904) // 33
Ireland (1904-1914) // 81
Brazil (1906-1913) // 103
Irish Volunteers (1913-1914) // 151
America and Germany (1914-1916) // 179
Easter Rising (1916) // 223
Trial and Execution (1916) // 243
Afterlife and Afterword (1916-2026) // 291
Selected Further Reading // 331
Notes // 335
Index // 371