Tom Clarke: Life, Liberty, Revolution

Focusing on Tom Clarke's pivotal role in the 1916 Easter Rising, this biography reveals the life of a seemingly unassuming yet influential figure in Irish history. Through a collection of personal letters spanning 17 years, readers gain insight into his early life, experiences in English prisons, and deep connections with family. The correspondence, concluding just before his execution, provides a unique perspective on his political activism, relationships, and the motivations that drove him to return to Ireland and lead a revolutionary movement.