The Gpo and the Easter Rising

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Focusing on the often-overlooked experiences of Dubliners working at the GPO during the 1916 Easter Rising, this book presents a fresh perspective by utilizing unpublished documents from the British Post Office Archives and the British National Archives. It integrates vivid eyewitness accounts and previously published narratives, offering a comprehensive view that complements the stories of the Volunteers. By shedding light on these workers' experiences, it enriches the historiography of the Rising and highlights their significant yet neglected roles.