19 October 1864?C21 August 1915 19 October 1864?C21 August 1915 (English)
The Port of Brest Oljemålning Nr:: 49381 new17/Thomas Pakenham-432626.jpg
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the naval base from which the French sent their expeditions to invade Ireland.
Napoleon Bonaparte during his victorious campaign in Italy Oljemålning Nr:: 49382 new17/Thomas Pakenham-359546.jpg
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After Hoche-s Sudden death in
1797
Dublin Castle in the 1790s,seat fo the Viceroy and hub of Briish Power Oljemålning Nr:: 49383 new17/Thomas Pakenham-478463.jpg
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But it was a castle only in name and quite indefensible
Dublin harbour with the domed Custom House in the background Oljemålning Nr:: 49384 new17/Thomas Pakenham-997765.jpg
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On the eve of the rebellion Dublin-s Population was estimated at 200000,making Dublin the second city of the empire
The Royal Exchange Oljemålning Nr:: 49385 new17/Thomas Pakenham-534558.jpg
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Dublin in the 1790s
the centre of fashionable life.Despite the threat of rebellion,the city was wide open to attack ,and none of the bridges had
guard-posts