On Easter Monday in 1916, 120 men of the 4th Battalion of the Irish Volunteers occupied South Dublin Union, a workhouse and hospital in Dublin, thus beginning the 1916 Rising against British forces. This book offers a detailed day-by-day account of the events of that week as the Irish Volunteers defended their newly declared Republic, and analyzes the successes and failures of the occupation. Skirmishes and battles in May and June of that year are also recounted. The 5x7.75" book includes b&w historical photos. Information on the author is not given. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)