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A well-regarded biography of Irish revolutionary leader Patrick Pearse by historian Ruth Dudley Edwards. The Triumph of Failure examines Pearse’s life, political ideology, educational work, and central role in the 1916 Easter Rising, offering a detailed and balanced perspective on one of Ireland’s most influential historical figures.

This paperback edition is an excellent resource for readers interested in Irish history, nationalism, political biography, and revolutionary studies.

• Title: Patrick Pearse: The Triumph of Failure
• Author: Ruth Dudley Edwards
• Condition: Good; light edge wear, tanning to spine, crease to spine, and general handling marks present.

An informative and collectible title ideal for readers of Irish political history and twentieth-century biography.