The Bastille of Ireland: Kilmainham Gaol - From Ruin to Restoration
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ISBN: 9781845889470
Author | O'Dwyer, Rory |
Pub Date | 01/02/2017 |
Binding | Paperback |
Pages | 128 |
Country | GBR |
Dewey | 941.835 |
Quick overview Kilmainham Gaol is a building with a remarkable history. From 1796, when the first prisoners were received within its portals, to 1924, when the last prisoners were removed, it held over 100,000 people. In the traditional nationalist linear narrative of Irish history no other gaol in Ireland holds such a powerful resonance. Kilmainham Gaol has unparalleled connections with a whole tradition of interpretation and understanding of Irish history.