John Bruton: Why the 1916 Rising was unnecessary
John Bruton examines the findings of a new book on the Home Rule crisis which consists of papers presented at a symposium in UCC
A re-enactment of the Proclamation reading outside the GPO.
John Bruton
History: The Home Rule Crisis 1912-14 edited by Gabriel Doherty. Mercier Press, pbk, €19.99
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