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Trial Of Sir Roger Casement (1917)

Roger Casement

The Trial of Sir Roger Casement is a historical book written by Roger Casement himself in 1917. It is a detailed account of his trial for treason, which took place in London in 1916. Casement was a prominent Irish nationalist and humanitarian who had been knighted by the British government for his work in Africa. However, he became disillusioned with British rule in Ireland and joined the Irish Republican Brotherhood, who were seeking independence for Ireland.Casement was arrested in 1916 after he was caught trying to smuggle arms into Ireland from Germany. He was charged with treason and his trial became a cause c�����l�����bre, attracting international attention. The book provides a detailed account of the trial, including Casement's defense and the arguments put forward by the prosecution. It also includes transcripts of some of the key speeches made during the trial.Casement was found guilty of treason and sentenced to death. The book ends with an account of his execution, which took place on August 3, 1916. The Trial of Sir Roger Casement is an important historical document that sheds light on the struggle for Irish independence and the role played by figures such as Casement in that struggle. It is also a powerful testament to the courage and integrity of Casement himself, who remained committed to his principles even in the face of death.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.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publish Date: Sep 10th, 2010
  • Pages: 370
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.94in - 1.57lb
  • EAN: 9781166248604
  • Categories: LettersEntertainment & Performing ArtsEssays