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Sacred and Secular Martyrdom in Britain and Ireland since 1914

SKU: 9781350019270

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Explore the evolving landscape of martyrdom in Britain and Ireland since 1914. This insightful historical study meticulously traces the complex interplay between sacred Christian traditions and secular nationalism in shaping concepts of sacrifice, visible in war memorials and state funerals. Understand how these narratives developed, sometimes merging, sometimes diverging, through conflicts like the Easter Rising and the Troubles. Offering crucial comparative context for understanding contemporary acts of sacrifice, this book is indispensable for academics and students of history, religious studies, and cultural identity.

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