{"product_id":"traitor-or-patriot-denis-gwynn-9781432554460","title":"Traitor Or Patriot: The Life And Death Of Roger Casement","description":"Traitor or Patriot: The Life and Death of Roger Casement is a historical biography written by Denis Gwynn. The book tells the story of Roger Casement, an Irish nationalist and human rights activist who is known for his involvement in the Easter Rising of 1916 and his subsequent execution for treason.The book begins by tracing Casement's early life, including his upbringing in Ireland and his career as a British diplomat. It then explores his growing disillusionment with British imperialism and his efforts to promote Irish independence.The heart of the book focuses on Casement's involvement in the Easter Rising, including his efforts to secure German support for the rebellion and his capture and trial by the British authorities. Gwynn provides a detailed account of Casement's trial and the controversy surrounding his conviction, including allegations of forgery and the use of a \"\"black diary\"\" to discredit him.The book also examines Casement's legacy, including his impact on the Irish nationalist movement and his contributions to the early human rights movement. Gwynn explores the ongoing debate over whether Casement was a traitor or a patriot, and offers his own perspective on this controversial figure.Overall, Traitor or Patriot is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of Ireland's most complex and controversial historical figures. It offers a nuanced and balanced portrait of Casement, while also shedding light on the broader historical and political context of his life and times.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Denis Gwynn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1432554468\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781432554460\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 468\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.04d","brand":"Denis Gwynn","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48088226562303,"sku":"9781432554460","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1dc96fd7-3fa0-40f7-9f47-cb5b549b5ef3.jpg?v=1769103756","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/traitor-or-patriot-denis-gwynn-9781432554460","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}