Thomas Francis Meagher And The Irish Brigade In The Civil War

Author : Paul R. Wylie
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780806182636

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The Irish General by Paul R. Wylie Pdf

Irish patriot, Civil War general, frontier governor—Thomas Francis Meagher played key roles in three major historical arenas. Today he is hailed as a hero by some, condemned as a drunkard by others. Paul R. Wylie now offers a definitive biography of this nineteenth-century figure who has long remained an enigma. The Irish General first recalls Meagher’s life from his boyhood and leadership of Young Ireland in the revolution of 1848, to his exile in Tasmania and escape to New York, where he found fame as an orator and as editor of the Irish News. He served in the Civil War—viewing the Union Army as training for a future Irish revolutionary force—and rose to the rank of brigadier general leading the famous Irish Brigade. Wylie traces Meagher’s military career in detail through the Seven Days battles, Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville. Wylie then recounts Meagher’s final years as acting governor of Montana Territory, sorting historical truth from false claims made against him regarding the militia he formed to combat attacking American Indians, and plumbing the mystery surrounding his death. Even as Meagher is lauded in most Irish histories, his statue in front of Montana’s capitol is viewed by some with contempt. The Irish General brings this multi-talented but seriously flawed individual to life, offering a balanced picture of the man and a captivating reading experience.

Author : Daniel M. Callaghan
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476603254

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Thomas Francis Meagher and the Irish Brigade in the Civil War by Daniel M. Callaghan Pdf

When President Lincoln issued his 1861 call to arms, the 63rd, 69th and 88th New York Volunteers were among the first to step forward. Comprised primarily of first and second generation Irish immigrants, these three regiments were later joined by the 28th Massachusetts and the 116th Pennsylvania. Suffering heavy casualties, this Irish Brigade, commanded by Thomas Francis Meagher, was one of the most famous fighting groups of the Civil War. This work provides a balanced, historically factual picture of the Irish Brigade and its commander, focusing on their role in the Seven Days' battles and at Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. Primary sources range from veterans' memoirs published just after the war to letters and memoirs published as recently as 1996.

Author : John M. Hearne,Rory T. Cornish
Publisher : Irish Abroad
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105126850879

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Thomas Francis Meagher by John M. Hearne,Rory T. Cornish Pdf

Romantic Young Irelander, republican revolutionary, father of the Irish tricolour and political exile, Thomas Francis Meagher became a citizen of the United States and a leading ethnic spokesman in his adopted republic. Meagher's career remains as controversial today as it was during his own lifetime.

Author : Robert G. Athearn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1949
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105019948913

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Thomas Francis Meagher by Robert G. Athearn Pdf

Author : Denis Gwynn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Meagher, Thomas Francis, 1823-1867
ISBN : UOM:39015002682691

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Thomas Francis Meagher by Denis Gwynn Pdf

Thomas Meagher (1823-1867) was the leader of Young Ireland and of the abortive insurrection of 1848, for which he was sentenced to be hanged but instead was deported to Tasmania. He escaped to America in 1852 after which he organized the Irish Brigade during the American Civil War.

Author : Thomas J. Craughwell
Publisher : Fair Winds Press (MA)
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011-07
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781592334780

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The Greatest Brigade by Thomas J. Craughwell Pdf

"The Greatest Brigade is an exciting journey through the major battles of the Civil War alongside the members of the famed Irish Brigade. Well researched, compellingly written, filled with fascinating illustrations, and with a story that holds the reader with a 'bulldog grip,' Thomas Craughwell has written a regimental history that deserves to be on every Civil War lover’s bookshelf."—Jason Emerson, author of The Madness of Mary Lincoln and Lincoln the Inventor "Lavishly illustrated and bursting with excitement, The Greatest Brigade is a vivid account, populated by larger-than-life characters. It’s a story of heroism and gallantry that every Civil War buff will want to know."—History Book Club Faugh a Ballagh! Clear the Way! This is the story of a band of heroes that covered the Yankee retreat at Bull Run, drove the Confederates from the Sunken Road at Antietam, and made charge after charge up Marye's Heights at Fredericksburg. The gallantry of the Irish Brigade won them the admiration of the high command of both North and South, earned them seven Medals of Honor, and after the war, went a long way to helping the Irish assimilate into the American mainstream. Shouting their Gaelic battle cry, the men of the Irish Brigade charged across the bloodiest battlefields of the Civil War and into the realm of legend. The Greatest Brigade is a grand narrative history of these Irishmen who fought in every major battle in the Eastern Theater of the Civil War, including Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, and Appomattox. Thomas J. Craughwell, author Stealing Lincoln’s Body and The Buck Stops Here: The 28 Toughest Presidential Decisions and How They Changed History, reveals the reasons why thousands of Irish Catholics—the most despised immigrant group in America at the time—rallied to the Union cause and proved themselves to be among the most ferocious fighters of the war. He examines the character of the Irish Brigade’s two most popular commanders, Michael Corcoran, a man of unshakable principles, and Thomas Francis Meagher, a complex man with many fine qualities—and almost as many flaws.

Author : David Power Conyngham
Publisher : Fordham Univ Press
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : History
ISBN : 0823215784

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The Irish Brigade and Its Campaigns by David Power Conyngham Pdf

This account of New York's 69th Regiment, the "Irish Brigade", describes how they were engaged in nearly every major action of the eastern theatre of the American Civil War. Their valour is still acknowledged each St Patrick's Day, when they lead the Parade up Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.

Author : Michael Manning
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 129135445X

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General T.F. Meagher, Irish Brigade, Union Army, American Civil War by Michael Manning Pdf

General Thomas Francis Meagher created the 69th New York City Infantry Regiment that formed part of the Irish Brigade which Meagher commanded and led at Antietam and Fredericksburg in 1863.

Author : Russ A. Pritchard
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781510756878

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The Irish Brigade by Russ A. Pritchard Pdf

A Full-Color History for Civil War Enthusiasts, History Buffs, and Anyone Interested in the Saga of the Irish in America! The Union’s Irish Brigade, the Civil War’s most famous fighting outfit, built an unusual reputation for dash and gallantry having fought throughout the war, from First Bull Run in 1861 to the Confederate surrender and Appomattox Court House in 1865. Here is the gripping true story, replete with stunning full-color illustrations, of all Irish regiments from Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New York serving under the direction of the Brigade’s most famous commander, General Thomas Francis Meagher. This meticulously researched text features complete and detailed accounts of the Brigade’s battles and skirmishes, from Bull Run to Yorktown to Peach Orchard to Malvern Hill to Antietam to Petersburg—to name a few. This powerful, authoritative volume captures the heart and tireless effort of the heroic men who rescued the Union from defeat time and time again—enthralling reading with authentic accompanying illustrations that will fascinate everyone from the biggest history buffs to the occasional layman interested in the history of Irish-Americans or the Civil War.

Author : Michael Cavanagh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1892
Category : Ireland
ISBN : UOM:39015002682576

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Memoirs of Gen. Thomas Francis Meagher by Michael Cavanagh Pdf

Author : David Power Conyngham
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1019424354

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The Irish Brigade and Its Campaigns by David Power Conyngham Pdf

This stirring history tells the story of the Irish Brigade, a group of Irish-Americans who fought for the Union during the Civil War. The book describes the Brigade's many heroic exploits on the battlefield, as well as the challenges and hardships it faced both on and off the field. The author also profiles many of the Brigade's key leaders, including Thomas Francis Meagher and Michael Corcoran. A powerful tribute to a remarkable group of soldiers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : W. F. Lyons
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1870
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:HNLAC1

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Brigadier-General Thomas Francis Meagher: His Political and Military Career by W. F. Lyons Pdf

Author : Arthur H. Mitchell
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476664804

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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 : W. Lyons
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2023-01-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783382103804

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Brigadier-General Thomas Francis Meagher by W. Lyons Pdf

Reprint of the original. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

Author : Timothy Egan
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780544272477

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The Immortal Irishman by Timothy Egan Pdf

In the New York Times bestseller The Immortal Irishman, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Timothy Egan illuminates the dawn of the great Irish American story, with all its twists and triumphs, through the life of one heroic man. A dashing young orator during the Great Hunger of the 1840s, Thomas Francis Meagher led a failed uprising against British rule, for which he was banished to a Tasmanian prison colony for life. But two years later he was “back from the dead” and in New York, instantly the most famous Irishman in America. Meagher’s rebirth included his leading the newly formed Irish Brigade in many of the fiercest battles of the Civil War. Afterward, he tried to build a new Ireland in the wild west of Montana — a quixotic adventure that ended in the great mystery of his disappearance, which Egan resolves convincingly at last. “This is marvelous stuff. Thomas F. Meagher strides onto Egan's beautifully wrought pages just as he lived — powerfully larger than life. A fascinating account of an extraordinary life.”—Daniel James Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Facing the Mountain