Michael Collins: The Man Who Won the War - Couverture souple

Dwyer, T. Ryle

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0853429316 ISBN 13 : 9780853429319

Editeur : The Mercier Press, 1990

Synopsis

In formally proposing the adoption of the Anglo-Irish Treaty on 19 December 1921 Arthur Griffith referred to Michael Collins as 'the man who won the war,' much to the annoyance of the Defence Minister Cathal Brugha, who questioned whether Collins 'had ever fired a shot at any enemy of Ireland'. Who was this Michael Collins, and what was his real role in the War of Independence? How was it that two sincere, selfless individuals like Griffith and Brugha, could differ so strongly about him? This is the story of a charismatic rebel who undermined British morale and inspired Irish people with exploits, both real and imaginary. He co-ordinated the sweeping Sinn Fein election victory of 1918, organised the IRA, set up the first modem intelligence network, and supervised the fund-raising to finance the movement. Collins probably never killed anybody himself, but he did order the deaths of people standing in his way, and he even advocated kidnapping a US President. He was the prototype of the urban terrorist and the real architect of the Black and Tan War. T. Ryle Dwyer was educated at Tralee CBS and university in Texas, USA where he received BA, MA and Ph.D. degrees in history. He has published eight books on different aspects of twentieth century Irish history, including a highly-acclaimed biography of de Valera as well as Michael Collins and The Treaty: His differences with de Valera.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

What was Michael Collins real role in the fight for Irelands independence? How could Arthur Griffith refer to him as the man who won the war, yet Cathal Brugha question whether he had ever fired a shot at an enemy of Ireland? In this fully revised and updated analysis of Michael Collins role in the War of Independence, T. Ryle Dwyer depicts Collins as both saint and sinner. Using newly available material from the Bureau of Military Hist-ory, particularly witness statements from many people who were actively involved in the war, this book provides a new perspective on the man behind the myth. It also helps explain why Griffith and Brugha came to such strongly differing opinions about one of Irelands most recognisable historical figures.

Biographie de l'auteur

Dr T. Ryle Dwyer is a journalist and historian, and has written many books, including The Squad, I Signed My Death Warrant and Tans, Terror and Troubles: Kerrys Real Fighting Story.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: The Mercier Press
• Date d'édition: 1990
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0853429316
• ISBN 13: 9780853429319
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible