Terence MacSwiney (1879-1920) was a Sinn Féin politician who served as the Lord Mayor of Cork during the War of Independence. During the war, he was arrested on charges on sedition and imprisoned in Brixton Prison, England. He then went on hunger strike, dying after 74 days. His death garnered international attention and his writings, most notably the Principles of Freedom, not only were influential in Ireland but also influenced Mahatma Gandhi and other key members of the Indian independence movement.

Writings

Principles of Freedom

Rally For Historic Ireland (1914)

Ireland’s Year of Destiny (1914)

The Fenian Volunteer To His Constitutionalist Comrade (1914)

Mr. Wm. O’Brien Pleads For The English Enemy (1914)

The Great Deception: The Late Home Rule Bill (1914)

The Provisional Committee’s Manifesto to the Volunteers (1914)

Ireland and the War (1914)

Felon-Setting: To The Party Leaders and Party Press—Warning (1914)

Wisdom and Daring (1914)

Inaugural Address as Lord Mayor of Cork (1920)