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RogersAs one of the major figures of the Irish independence movement, Constance Markievicz casts a long shadow, one that for many decades has been eclipsing many of the figures around her. That situation is finally beginning to change: I should particularly note Sonja Tiernanrsquo;s excellent books on Constancersquo;s sister, Eva Gore-Booth: An image of such politics and The Political Writings of Eva Gore-Booth, and Patrick Quigleyrsquo;s 2012 biography, The Polish Irishman: The Life and Times of Count Casmir Markievicz. ldquo;Revolutionary Livesrdquo; by Lauren Arrington is another milestone in this work of recovery - doubly so, in fact, because it is not only the first dual biography of Constance and Casimir, but more significantly, because it sheds important new interpretive light on Constance herself.Dr Arrington set herself no easy task when she took on this project. Constance has been the subject of many biographies over the last 80 years, but - as Arrington notes in a final chapter I found itself worth the price of the book - from the eulogy spoken over her grave to much more recent retellings, her legacy has been claimed, colonized, and colored for political purposes. Much of the work done since has been influenced, consciously or unconsciously, by earlier efforts to downplay both the depth and the sincerity of Constancersquo;s radicalism. Casimir, in turn, has been almost a cipher, portrayed (Quigley excepted) as a social dilettante and derivative artist who gave up on both Constance and Ireland when her passions shifted from art to politics. Many of the facts of his later life are lost amid the rubble of post-1920s Central Europe. Even his grave was, until recently, unmarked.Arringtonrsquo;s scholarly approach to Casirsquo;s biography is a valuable addition to Quigleyrsquo;s more novelistic one. But even a dual biography of the Markieviczes must inevitably focus more on Con mdash; therersquo;s just more to say about her: more to explore, and more to explain. Arrington does a good job showing how Casi and Conrsquo;s artistic and political views played off of and influenced one another, and how their nationalistic visions for Ireland and Poland grew naturally and logically from their artistic ones. By the first world war, Casi and Conrsquo;s lives had moved into separate orbits, and their paths diverged accordingly. Arringtonrsquo;s analysis of Conrsquo;s political beliefs and activities, backed particularly by impressive archival work, adds important insights into our understanding of Con as a multi-faceted person, not just a manufactured icon. In doing so, she has done a tremendous amount to reclaim Casi and Conrsquo;s lives and legacies from decades of political manipulation.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Based on excellent primary researchBy SOBased on excellent primary research, Lauren Arrington's biography of Constance and Casimir Markievicz is a superbly interesting, well-written, and well-researched study of the time period and two critical figures in Ireland's history. Arrington's book brings to life through detail and astute analysis the lives of both subjects as well as the changes that took place in Ireland as that terrible beauty was born. This study often reads like a novel--it is that engrossing--and can certainly be appreciated by newcomers to Irish history as well as longtime scholars. Revolutionary Lives is a rich contribution to Irish Studies and should be on the bookshelf of all libraries and anyone who has an interest in 20th century Ireland. Constance Markievicz (1868ndash;1927), born to the privileged Protestant upper class in Ireland, embraced suffrage before scandalously leaving for a bohemian life in London and then Paris. She would become known for her roles as politician and Irish revolutionary nationalist. Her husband, Casimir Dunin Markievicz (1874ndash;1932), a painter, playwright, and theater director, was a Polish noble who would eventually join the Russian imperial army to fight on behalf of Polish freedom during World War I. Revolutionary Lives offers the first dual biography of these two prominent European activists and artists. Tracing the Markieviczes' entwined and impassioned trajectories, biographer Lauren Arrington sheds light on the avant-garde cultures of London, Paris, and Dublin, and the rise of anti-imperialism at the turn of the twentieth century.Drawing from new archival material, including previously untranslated newspaper articles, Arrington explores the interests and concerns of Europeans invested in suffrage, socialism, and nationhood. Unlike previous works, Arrington's book brings Casimir Markievicz into the foreground of the story and explains how his liberal imperialism and his wife's socialist republicanism arose from shared experiences, even as their politics remained distinct. Arrington also shows how Constance did not convert suddenly to Irish nationalism, but was gradually radicalized by the Irish Revival. Correcting previous depictions of Constance as hero or hysteric, Arrington presents her as a serious thinker influenced by political and cultural contemporaries.Revolutionary Lives places the exciting biographies of two uniquely creative and political individuals and spouses in the wider context of early twentieth-century European history. "Amid the many books being rushed out to coincide with the centenary of the Easter Rising, Arrington has written a volume of lasting significance, highlighting the complexity of a figure who continues to fascinate."--James Morgan, Times Literary Supplement"[A] fascinating account of a European couple immersed in art, politics and revolution.an engaging book. It not only paints a vivid picture of the diverse public lives of its radical subjects, but also explores the private turmoil of familial relationships."--June Purvis, Times Higher Education"[A] beguiling and thoughtful book."--Roy Foster, Irish TimesFrom the Back Cover"Lauren Arrington's compelling double biography of Constance and Casimir Markievicz is the first book to do full justice to the epic lives of its subjects, European cosmopolitans engaged in art, politics, and revolution. The book's research brings to light such fascinating details as the affectionate, gossipy letters between Constance and her sister Eva Gore-Booth, Casimir's frequent requests for money from his brother-in-law Sir Josslyn, and bitter expressions of neglect by the couple's children, Stanislaus and Maeve. Superb in its mastery of national and personal histories, Revolutionary Lives is required reading for anyone interested in Polish, Irish, or women's studies; it is a requirement that is also a pleasure."--Lucy McDiarmid, author of At Home in the Revolution: What Women Said and Did in 1916"Timely, well researched, and original, Revolutionary Lives contributes much that is new by connecting the life and work of iconic Irish revolutionary Constance Markievicz to that of her husband Casimir--a more obscure figure but not the simple foil that has sometimes been portrayed. This is a book that needed to be written."--R. F. Foster, University of Oxford"There have been a number of biographies about Constance and Casimir Markievicz, but Revolutionary Lives is the first dual biography and marks a valuable addition to the literature. Providing a proper account of Casimir Markievicz's life, the book challenges some of the simplistic views that are currently held. This is a complicated period in history and these are complex lives, but Arrington guides her material with authority."--Maria Luddy, University of WarwickAbout the AuthorLauren Arrington is senior lecturer at the Institute of Irish Studies, University of Liverpool. She is the author of W. B. Yeats, the Abbey Theatre, Censorship, and the Irish State. 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