Sixteen men were executed in the aftermath of the Easter Rising in Ireland, 1916: fifteen were shot and one was hanged. Their deaths changed the course of Irish history. But who were these leaders who set in motion events that would lead to the creation of an independent Ireland? The executed leaders of the Easter Rising were a diverse group. This book contains fascinating accounts of the life stories of these men and recounts the events that brought each of them to rebellion in April 1916.About the AuthorAnne-Marie Ryan has worked as an archivist and researcher at Kilmainham Gaol Museum and the Pearse Museum. Originally from Waterford, she studied English and History in TCD and completed a Masters in Museum Studies at the University of Leicester. She is currently working as a secondary school teacher of History and English.Reviews‘Written in a simple and accessible style, with human interest stories that brought out the essence of each of the personalities’ * Damien Tiernan, RTE *Book InformationISBN 9781781171349Author Anne-Marie RyanFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint The Mercier Press LtdPublisher The Mercier Press Ltd