Ireland 's Easter rising of 1916 is one of the handful of modern historical events that instantly created its own mythology and changed millions of lives forever. This new account of the rising vividly recreates this extraordinary time when, as Irish insurgents rose up and occupied Dublin, as British artillery retaliated ferociously and flattened the city center, as the last haggard rebels surrendered and their leaders were shot, a powerful narrative was born and Ireland was launched into a new world.

Originally published in the United Kingdom by Allen Lane in 2005.

Revolutionism --Militarization of Politics -- England's Difficulty -- Ireland's Opportunity -- To the Brink -- Battle of Dublin I: to the Barricades -- Battle of Dublin II: the Counterstroke -- National Rising -- Surrender -- Punishment -- Transformation -- Politics of Militarization -- Epilogue: The Rebellion in History.