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A. M. (Alexander Martin) Sullivan
1830–1884
Remembered as a powerful Irish nationalist voice, he wrote history and political works with the urgency of someone deeply involved in public life. His books helped bring Ireland’s past and its 19th-century struggles to a wide readership.
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The "Wearing of the Green," or The Prosecuted Funeral Procession
by A. M. (Alexander Martin) Sullivan
About the author
Born in Bantry, County Cork, in 1830, A. M. Sullivan built a career that moved across journalism, law, politics, and historical writing. He is generally described as an Irish nationalist, barrister, and journalist, and he became especially well known through his connection with The Nation, one of the leading nationalist newspapers of the time.
Alongside his public career, he wrote works that kept his name alive as an author, including The Story of Ireland and New Ireland. His writing is often noted for blending history with a strong sense of national feeling, which made it accessible and compelling for many readers.
Sullivan died in 1884. Today he is remembered not only as a political figure, but also as a writer who helped shape how many readers encountered Irish history in the late 19th century.