A Popular History of Ireland II - Mcgee, Thomas D'Arcy
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Thomas D'Arcy McGee (1826 - 1868) was a Canadian journalist. He was the Father of Confederation and the only Canadian to be assassinated at the federal level. McGee was a Roman Catholic born in Ireland. He became involved in the Irish Confederation and Young Irelander Rebellion of 1848. His political activities produced a warrant for his arrest. McGee escaped via steamship dressed as a priest and returned to the United States. McGee produced an in depth study of Ireland. This is an excellent reference book. It is concise and very complete.

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Thomas D'Arcy McGee (1826 - 1868) was a Canadian journalist. He was the Father of Confederation and the only Canadian to be assassinated at the federal level. McGee was a Roman Catholic born in Ireland. He became involved in the Irish Confederation and Young Irelander Rebellion of 1848. His political activities produced a warrant for his arrest. McGee escaped via steamship dressed as a priest and returned to the United States. McGee produced an in depth study of Ireland. This is an excellent reference book. It is concise and very complete.
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Thomas D'Arcy McGee (1825-1868) was an influential Irish-Canadian politician, journalist, and poet, renowned for his pivotal role in the confederation of Canada. Born in Ireland, he became a prominent figure in the Young Ireland movement before moving to Canada in 1842. McGee's writing, characterized by its passionate advocacy for Irish nationalism and Canadian unity, helped shape the cultural landscape of his adopted country. As a member of the Canadian Parliament, he was a strong proponent of a united Canada, emphasizing the importance of cooperation among diverse cultures. Tragically, McGee's life was cut short when he was assassinated in 1868, a victim of political strife. His legacy endures through his contributions to Canadian identity and the literary world, marked by works that celebrated both his Irish heritage and his commitment to his new homeland. McGee is remembered as a champion of democracy, multiculturalism, and national unity.