A Popular History of Ireland II (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781438500799)

Thomas D'Arcy McGee (1826 - 1868) was a Canadian journalist. He was the Father of Confederation and the only Canadian to be assassinated at the federal level. McGee was a Roman Catholic born in Ireland. He became involved in the Irish Confederation and Young Irelander Rebellion of 1848. His political activities produced a warrant for his arrest. McGee escaped via steamship dressed as a priest and returned to the United States. McGee produced an in depth study of Ireland. This is an excellent reference book. It is concise and very complete.

Author: Thomas D'Arcy McGee
ISBN-10: 1438500793
ISBN-13: 9781438500799
Publisher: Book Jungle
Language: English
Published: 08/28/2008
Pages: 412
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.84d