John Mitchel was an Irish nationalist who played an important role in the struggle for Irish independence. This biography tells the story of his life, from his early days as a journalist to his imprisonment and exile. It also explores his political beliefs and the impact he had on Irish history. Drawing on primary sources and extensive research, this book offers a comprehensive portrait of one of Ireland's most fascinating historical figures. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.