The Life And Death Of Lord Edward Fitzgerald - Paperback

The Life And Death Of Lord Edward Fitzgerald is a biography written by Thomas Moore about the titular Lord Edward Fitzgerald, an Irish aristocrat and revolutionary who played a significant role in the Irish Rebellion of 1798. The book begins with a detailed account of Fitzgerald's early life, including his childhood and education, before delving into his political and military career. Moore describes Fitzgerald's involvement in various revolutionary movements, including the United Irishmen, and his efforts to secure Irish independence from British rule. The book also explores Fitzgerald's personal life, including his marriage to Pamela, Lady Edward Fitzgerald, and his relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as his sister, the writer and feminist Mary Wollstonecraft. The final chapters of the book focus on Fitzgerald's arrest, imprisonment, and eventual death at the hands of British authorities. Throughout the book, Moore provides a vivid portrait of Fitzgerald's character and his significance in Irish history, drawing on a range of primary sources and personal anecdotes to bring his subject to life.Fitzgerald Fought For An Independent Ireland As An Irish Nationalist And A Member Of The United Irishmen In The Late 18th Century. He Was Eventually Shot And Imprisoned By The English. Being About The Irish Question, This Book Raised A Lot Of Controversy When First Published In 1831.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.