Books by Dan Breen
“My Fight for Irish Freedom is one of the defining memoirs of Ireland’s revolutionary period. In 1919, a small group of young men—poorly armed, barely trained, and driven by conviction—renewed the struggle to end British rule in Ireland. Branded outlaws, they lived “on the run,” hunted and outnumbered, sustained only by faith in their cause and the growing support of ordinary people. First published in 1924, Breen’s account captures the courage and intensity of those turbulent years. Read widely beyond Ireland, it influenced a generation of revolutionaries in India and inspired figures such as musician Shane MacGowan.” Read more...
Five Books That Capture the Irish Struggle for Freedom
Mercier Press, Publisher
Interviews where books by Dan Breen were recommended
Five Books That Capture the Irish Struggle for Freedom, published by Mercier Press
Ireland’s fight for freedom has been one of the most enduring struggles against colonial domination in history. As an island nation with a distinct culture, language and identity, Ireland has spent many centuries resisting an empire’s violent attempts to bring the country under its control.
