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Michael Collins Paperback – April 1, 2016

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When President of the Irish Republic Michael Collins signed the Anglo-Irish Treaty in December 1921, he remarked "I may have signed my actual death warrant." In August, 1922 his prophecy came true—Collins was killed in a shocking political assassination. So ended the life of the greatest Irish nationalist, but his visions and legacy lived on. This authoritative biography presents the life of a man who became a legend in his own lifetime, whose idealistic vigor and determination were matched only by his political realism and supreme organizational abilities. It also portrays the political unrest in a divided Ireland, that can help to shape our understanding of Ireland's recent socio-political history.
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"There have been several other lives of Collins, but none has assembled such wealth of detail."  —Independent on Sunday

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Tim Pat Coogan was editor of the Irish Press for 20 years. He has written and presented several documentary films on Ireland, and has lectured widely in America. His previous books include 1916: The Easter Rising, The Famine Plot, and The IRA.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House UK (April 1, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 544 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1784753262
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1784753269
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 1.5 x 8 inches
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JSP8
4.0 out of 5 stars This book is a very good, thorough biography of Collins and history of Ireland ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2016
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This book is a very good, thorough biography of Collins and history of Ireland during an amazing periods. I think, though, I would have preferred beginning with a less detailed account of Michael Collins's life because I have found myself somewhat confused at points by the many characters, treaties and events included here. It's a matter, for me at least, of sometimes losing the forest because of the trees. Also, supplementary material would have helped: a glossary of acronyms, a list of characters, an outline of events. My feeling is that the author presupposes the reader already has a strong background of this time in Irish history. I do recommend the book, however, but with qualifications.
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CMohr
5.0 out of 5 stars Expect negative reactions if you talk to some Irish citizens if you talk about this book in Ireland.
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2016
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This is a must read for people who want to know about Michael Collins role in Irish independence. You won't find much about him anywhere else. In Ireland, he is the forgotten hero, that no one wants to be reminded about. You either back deValera's version of history or Collin's admireres when you discuss the "big fellow." My Irish tour guide (whose father got his position through association with deValera, despised Collins. She wasn't happy when I put flowers on his grave at Glasnevin Cemetery. Without Collins' destruction of the spy network at the Castle and his intimidation tactics of the British forces, there would have been no Irish independence in 1923. The "glorification" of the "republicans" who held out against agreeing to the Treaty, and carrying on a Civil War against the majority of the Irish people who were in favor of the Treaty, by deValera and his Sinn Fein supporters, prevented the creation of an Irish Free State along the lines Collins and progressive leaders had hoped it would follow.
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Aine Power
5.0 out of 5 stars Brill.
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2013
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The rating is not definitive in any way. Its solid and research by Tim is told in horrifying detail. I did not know Dev, had a nervous breakdown in the middle of the rising.But its honestly told, Tim must have spent years on this.

An excellent read, Michael Collins was very flawed but charismatic.

History buffs take note it is one amazing read.
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Joseph Wenzel
5.0 out of 5 stars To understand the Republic of Ireland, a must read!
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2013
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Modest price, timely delivery, new or like new condition. This gift purchase was for a lovely aerobics instuctor and dear friend, age 40, of Irish ancestry through her grandmother. Tim Pat Coogan is an excellent author of modern Irish history. It is not possible to understand the Irish Republic and the Irish unless you read Mr. Coogan's objective and carefully written histories.
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Erica
4.0 out of 5 stars For the serious Collins enthusiast
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2019
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I highly suggest one have knowledge of Michael Collins and the Irish nationalist movement prior to reading this. It is extremely detailed and hard to keep all the key players straight. However, it does tell you everything you ever needed to know about Collins and his importance to Ireland's fight for freedom.
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KAY
5.0 out of 5 stars great book
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2018
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easy read and very informative. If you want to know about Mick Collins this is one to read.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2016
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gift for my husband
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Anthony Kirby,
5.0 out of 5 stars This is perhaps the definitive biography of Michael Collins .
Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2022
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Michael Collins is justly seen as a founder of present day Ireland . He was a master tactician and had contacts quite high up in the British Administration in Dublin Castle . He was also a master of disguise and made sure never to be photographed at weddings or other occasions . He knew that by accepting to be a member of the Irish Delegation to end the protracted offensive against U.K Authorities he was blowing his cover . Lloyd George was a tough negotiator and Collin's diary on the night the treaty was signed was ominous . The biography also shows that Collins was very human in matters of the heart.
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4.0 out of 5 stars La "madre" di tutte le biografie su Michael Collins
Reviewed in Italy on July 18, 2017
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La "madre" di tutte le biografie su Michael Collins. Avrei preferito qualche dettaglio militare in meno e qualche accenno all'uomo in più
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Michael S Conway
4.0 out of 5 stars Collins role in the ending of British rule in Ireland and the following Irish civil war.
Reviewed in Australia on November 23, 2020
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I have begun a study of Irish history in the 20th century, and have read Collins biography as part of this process. Coogan has written extensively on this period, and has documented the conflicts which accompanied the the Easter uprising and the Civil war. I find his books easy to read, and they certainly help to understand the reasons for some of the most terrible atrocities of this period.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Tim Pat Googan
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2023
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Simon
4.0 out of 5 stars Full of good information, very small text
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2022
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Good book. An enjoyable read. The text is extremely tiny though.
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