Lorcan Collins is founder of the 1916 Walking Tour of Dublin and, with Conor Kostick, wrote The Easter Rising: A Guide to Dublin in 1916. He lectures on Easter 1916 in the United States, and is a regular contributor to radio, television and historical journals. Lorcan conceived the 16 Lives series and wrote the first book in the series, a biography of James Connolly. His other books include 1916: The Rising Handbook and Ireland’s War of Independence 1919-21 - The IRA’s Guerrilla Campaign. Lorcan is host of the Revolutionary Ireland podcast.
these biographies are invaluable in painting a portrait of the real people behind the names -- Books Ireland well-written ... an auspicious start to the new series -- The Irish Catholic remarkably fresh and enjoyably written, and very much in an accessible spirit -- comeheretome Collins sets a high tone ... well-researched portrayal of the man -- Northside People a remarkable series ... gives readers a valuable insight into the men who were executed for their part in the 1916 Rising -- Northside People Two new series from Irish publishers are targeted more particularly at the 1916 Rising. The O'Brien Press offers the more structured series, 16 Lives, complete with attractive marketing materials and a high profile launch in the GPO in Dublin -- Irish Publishing News an epic new series of books ... O'Brien Press is first off the 1916 centenary mark with 16 Lives ... it is early days but 16 Lives has set the bar for the run into 2016 -- RTE Guide
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