Kilmainham Memories: The Story of the Greatest Political Crime of the Century, with May New and Important Details (1896)

Kilmainham Memories is a historical book written by Tighe Hopkins in 1896. The book tells the story of what is referred to as ""the greatest political crime of the century"", which took place in Kilmainham Gaol in Dublin, Ireland. The crime in question was the execution of several Irish nationalist leaders who had been imprisoned in the gaol following the failed Easter Rising of 1916.In the book, Hopkins provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the executions, including the political climate of the time and the actions of the British government. He also includes many new and important details that had not previously been made public.The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Irish history, particularly the struggle for independence from British rule. It offers a unique perspective on the events of the Easter Rising and the subsequent executions, shedding light on the motivations and actions of those involved.Overall, Kilmainham Memories is a well-researched and informative book that provides a fascinating insight into a pivotal moment in Irish history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.