In light of its upcoming centenary in 2016, the time seems ripe to ask: why, how and in what ways has memory of Ireland s 1916 Rising persisted over the decades? In pursuing answers to these questions, which are not only of historical concern, but of contemporary political and cultural importance, this book breaks new ground by offering a wide-ranging exploration of the making and remembrance of the story of 1916 in modern times. It draws together the interlocking dimensions of history-making, commemoration and heritage to reveal the Rising s undeniable influence upon modern Ireland s...
In light of its upcoming centenary in 2016, the time seems ripe to ask: why, how and in what ways has memory of Ireland s 1916 Rising persisted over t...
