Books like 1921 by Morgan Llywelyn
Set against the backdrop of Ireland’s most turbulent era, "1921" follows the life of Henry Mooney, a determined journalist whose commitment to fair reporting is tested by the dramatic events of the 1916 Rising, the creation of the Irish Free State, and the Irish Civil War. The novel examines the challenges faced by those who seek to document history impartially while navigating personal and national conflict.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Morgan Llywelyn
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