Constance Markievicz grew up in Sligo in the late 1800s with a dream: she wanted Ireland to become free and the people to be treated fairly. She spent her life working to make these things happen. With rebellion in the air, she was asked for advice on how a lady should dress. Her answer? ‘ Dress suitably in short skirts and strong boots, leave your jewels in the bank and buy a revolver.’
And the Easter Rising began...
Language
English
Pages
38
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Gill Books
Release
May 06, 2022
ISBN 13
9780717184552
Constance Markievicz: The Rebel Countess (Little Library #3)
Constance Markievicz grew up in Sligo in the late 1800s with a dream: she wanted Ireland to become free and the people to be treated fairly. She spent her life working to make these things happen. With rebellion in the air, she was asked for advice on how a lady should dress. Her answer? ‘ Dress suitably in short skirts and strong boots, leave your jewels in the bank and buy a revolver.’
And the Easter Rising began...