Fighting Irish

Author : Michael R. Steele
Publisher : Sports Publishing LLC
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2002-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 1582612919

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The Fighting Irish Football Encyclopedia by Michael R. Steele Pdf

Limited Leatherbound Edition. Limited to 500 copies. Signed by Mirko Jurkovic, Ted Burgmeier, Andy Heck, John Scully, Hunter Smith, Bob Crable and Daniel Rudy Ruettiger. Includes certificate of authenticity. The Fighting Irish Football Encyclopedia is written in a unique, easy-to-read style that brings to life the exploits of Notre Dame legends such as Knute Rockne, Joe Montana, the Four Horsemen, and former coach Lou Holtz. It also reviews great moments of Fighting Irish football, including the school's 21 bowl appearances, the unforgettable Game of the Century versus Michigan State in 1966, Notre Dame's 11 national championships, and its traditional battles against Michigan, Southern California, and others.

Author : Gavin Hughes
Publisher : Merrion Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781785370496

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Fighting Irish by Gavin Hughes Pdf

Fighting Irish is a meticulous and engaging account of the First World War from the perspective of the men of the Irish Regiments of the British Army, revealing the extent of the Irish military commitment to the Great War effort from 1914-1918. Startling and sympathetic matters, from campaign strategy to the soldiers’ intimate war experiences, are addressed with fascinating documentary evidence and poignant eye-witness accounts. Persisting humour and unexpected trials; mounting reputations and the mundane drudgery of routine military life – all is touched upon in the lives of these men, and undercut by the pervasive loss of life. Whether fighting at Ypres, the Somme, Gallipoli, Kostorino or Nablus, the story of the Irish Regiments is compelling and evocative, with reasons for enlistment as varied as the men themselves. Though entrenched in warfare, many minds were set on the increasing unrest at home, swaying their interests and shaping the communications they left to posterity. Fighting Irish defines the diverse backgrounds of all those who served with the Irish regiments in these years, recounting their deeds through exacting historical research within a gripping and affecting narrative.

Author : Tim Newark
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781250018816

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The Fighting Irish by Tim Newark Pdf

Tim Newark's The Fighting Irish uses the dramatic words of the soldiers themselves to tell their stories, gathered from diaries, letters, journals, and interviews with veterans in Ireland and across the world. "Tells the story of the Irish fighting man with wit, clarity, and scholarship." —Andrew Roberts, author of The Storm of War For hundreds of years, Irish soldiers have sought their destiny abroad. Wherever they've traveled, whichever side of the battlefield they've stood, the tales of their exploits have never been forgotten. Leaving his birthplace, the Irish soldier has traveled with hope, often seeking to bring a liberating revolution to his fellow countrymen. In search of adventure the Fighting Irish have been found in all corners of the world. Some sailed to America and joined in frontier fighting, others demonstrated their loyalty to their adopted homeland in the bloody combats of the American Civil War, as well as campaigns against the British Empire in Canada and South Africa. The Irish soldier can also be found in the thick of war during the twentieth century—facing slaughter at the Somme, desperate last-stands in the Congo—and, more recently, in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Author : Adam Chill
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-11
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781476630281

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Bare-Knuckle Britons and Fighting Irish by Adam Chill Pdf

 Boxing was phenomenally popular in 18th and 19th century Britain. Aristocrats attended matches and patronized boxers, and the most important fights drew tens of thousands of spectators. Promoters of the sport claimed that it showcased the timeless and authentic ideal of English manhood—a rock of stability in changing times. Yet many of the best fighters of the era were Irish, Jewish or black. This history focuses on how boxers, journalists, politicians, pub owners and others used national, religious and racial identities to promote pugilism and its pure English pedigree, even as ethnic minorities won distinction in the sport, putting the diversity of the Empire on display.

Author : Arthur H. Mitchell
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476627267

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Fighting Irish in the American Civil War and the Invasion of Mexico by Arthur H. Mitchell Pdf

As mid-19th century America erupted in violence with the invasion of Mexico and the outbreak of the Civil War, Irish immigrants joined the fray in large numbers, on both sides. They sometimes were disruptive elements. In Mexico, a body of Irish artillerymen defected to the other side. During the Civil War, Patrick Cleburne stirred controversy in the Confederacy when he proposed enlisting slaves in exchange for their freedom. The New York draft riots, a violent insurrection by a predominantly Irish mob, raged for three days before Federal troops restored order. Despite turmoil and contention, the Irish soldiers who fought in the Union army contributed significantly to the preservation of the United States. This collection of essays examines the involvement of Irish men and women in America's conflicts from 1840 to 1865.

Author : Cristina Grenier
Publisher : Monster Media LLC
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Drama
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Fighting Irish: A Bad Boy Sports Romance by Cristina Grenier Pdf

Author : James Webb
Publisher : Random House
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781907195891

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Born Fighting by James Webb Pdf

More than 27 million Americans today can trace their lineage to the Scots, whose bloodline was stained by centuries of continuous warfare along the border between England and Scotland, and later in the bitter settlements of England's Ulster Plantation in Northern Ireland. When hundreds of thousands of Scots-Irish migrated to America in the eighteenth century, they brought with them not only long experience as rebels and outcasts but also unparalleled skills as frontiersmen and guerrilla fighters. Their cultural identity reflected acute individualism, dislike of aristocracy and a military tradition; and, over time, the Scots-Irish defined the attitudes and values of the military, of working-class America and even of the peculiarly populist form of American democracy itself. Born Fighting is the first book to chronicle the epic journey of this remarkable ethnic group and the profound but unrecognised role it has played in shaping the social, political and cultural landscape of America from its beginnings through to the present day.

Author : John W. Hurley
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 9781430325703

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Shillelagh by John W. Hurley Pdf

For centuries the Irish have been associated with a stick weapon called the Shillelagh. And for generations of Irishmen, the Shillelagh was a badge of honor - a symbol of their courage, their martial prowess and their willingness to fight for their rights and their honor. In modern popular culture, the Shillelagh has acquired a less appealing image, one that attempts to declaw the Irish through negative racial stereotypes of the Victorian era, which depict the Irish as harmless club-weilding Leprecauns or drunken, half-witted brawlers. John Hurley's illuminating study forever alters our view of this much maligned and misunderstood cultural icon by revealing the true martial arts culture of the Irish people, its history, evolution and decline and the resulting effects on the Shillelagh - the most powerful and controversial of Irish icons.

Author : Tim Prister
Publisher : What It Means to Be
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1572436409

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What it Means to be Fighting Irish by Tim Prister Pdf

Taking a decade-by-decade approach to the University of Notre Dame football tradition, this collection brings together over 40 stories from the most outstanding voices of the program. The spirit of Fighting Irish football is not captured by just one phrase, one season, or one particular game; instead, the student-athletes and coaches who made the magic happen over the decades blend their experiences to capture the true essence of their beloved school. Notre Dame fans will relish the intimate stories told by the figures they have come to cherish.

Author : Michael R. Steele
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781613210765

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The Notre Dame Football Encyclopedia by Michael R. Steele Pdf

Provides facts, statistics, player profiles, and analysis of the famed college football team, from their first seasons in the late 1800s to their current roster.

Author : Holly Preston
Publisher : Always Books Limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0993897487

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Fighting Irish by Holly Preston Pdf

Author : Brian W. Kelly
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2022-12-22
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781669857884

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The Great Story of Notre Dame Football by Brian W. Kelly Pdf

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Author : John Hurley
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1986974073

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Fighting Irish by John Hurley Pdf

The Shillelagh has become synonymous with stereotypes about the "Fighting Irish." The truth is that shillelagh fighting was originally a form of fencing which required training, discipline and skill. Often combining stick-fencing with boxing and wrestling, shillelagh fighting was a once a complex mixed martial art. Now for the first time "Fighting Irish: The ARt Of Irish Stick-Fighting" describes and analyzes this fascinating sport, its essential nature and techniques. This authoritative classic contains clear cut descriptions of the most important offensive and defensive stick-fighting positions and methods. For the first time in history the basic concepts of Irish shillelagh fighting are laid out and explained for both the martial artist and the the interested reader.

Author : Steven Travers
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publishing
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-16
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781589795419

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The USC Trojans by Steven Travers Pdf

In this lively history of Southern California football, Steven Travers makes the case that under coach Pete Carroll (54-10), the Trojans have overtaken Notre Dame as the greatest ever collegiate tradition. USC has produced legendary gridiron coaches and stars. They have tied Notre Dame for the most national championships (11) and Heisman Trophy winners (seven); have the best bowl record, the most Rose Bowl victories, the most All-Americans, the most pro players, the most first round draft picks, the most number one draft picks, and more.

Author : Murry R. Nelson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1678 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-23
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780313397530

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American Sports [4 volumes] by Murry R. Nelson Pdf

America loves sports. This book examines and details the proof of this fascination seen throughout American society—in our literature, film, and music; our clothing and food; and the iconography of the nation. This momentous four-volume work examines and details the cultural aspects of sport and how sport pervasively reflects—and affects—myriad aspects of American society from the early 1900s to the present day. Written in a straightforward, readable manner, the entries cover both historical and contemporary aspects of sport and American culture. Unlike purely historical encyclopedias on sports, the contributions within these volumes cover related subject matter such as poetry, novels, music, films, plays, television shows, art and artists, mythologies, artifacts, and people. While this encyclopedia set is ideal for general readers who need information on the diverse aspects of sport in American culture for research purposes or are merely reading for enjoyment, the detailed nature of the entries will also prove useful as an initial source for scholars of sport and American culture. Each entry provides a number of both print and online resources for further investigation of the topic.