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The Bloodied Field: Croke Park Sunday 21 November 1920

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On a cold, wet Sunday afternoon in 1920, a tragedy occurred in Croke Park, Dublin, that would forever be etched in the annals of Irish history. On that fateful day, British forces opened fire on a crowd of Gaelic football spectators, killing 14 people and injuring over 60. The event became known as Bloody Sunday.

The Bloodied Field: Croke Park. Sunday 21 November 1920

by Michael Foley

4.7 out of 5

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The Bloodied Field is a gripping account of this harrowing event. This book provides a detailed reconstruction of the day's events, drawing on eyewitness accounts, archival research, and interviews with survivors. He paints a vivid picture of the chaos and terror that unfolded that day, and he explores the political and social context that led to such a tragedy.

The Bloodied Field is more than just a historical account; it is also a powerful indictment of the British government's actions in Ireland during this period. MacEntee argues that Bloody Sunday was a deliberate attempt to crush the Irish independence movement and he provides evidence to support his claim.

The Bloodied Field is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish history or in the struggle for human rights. It is a powerful and moving account of a dark day in Irish history and it serves as a reminder of the importance of fighting against injustice and oppression.

Here are some of the key features of The Bloodied Field:

A detailed reconstruction of the events of Bloody Sunday, based on eyewitness accounts, archival research, and interviews with survivors.
An exploration of the political and social context that led to such a tragedy.
A powerful indictment of the British government's actions in Ireland during this period.
A must-read for anyone interested in Irish history or in the struggle for human rights.

The Bloodied Field is available now from all good bookstores.

The Bloodied Field: Croke Park. Sunday 21 November 1920

by Michael Foley

4.7 out of 5