Himself Alone by Dean Godson
The comprehensive and groundbreaking biography of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning politician, one of the most influential and important men in Irish political history.‘A great act of political reporting – instant history, if you like – about the drama of Northern Ireland's search for peace’ Andrew Marr, Daily Telegraph
‘This is a perceptive, deeply informed account of the entire peace process…Well written, fair and full of insights, it is destined to become part of the history it relates.’ Alan Judd, Sunday Telegraph
‘This is much more than a biography: it is a moment-by-moment guide through history, a book that will become a key reference point in years to come, and is surprisingly entertaining now.’ Alan Ruddock, Sunday Times
‘A comprehensive and essential history.’ Henry Patterson, Spectator
‘Absorbing…A fascinating portrait of Trimble.’ Neasa MacErlean, Observer
‘Masterly…impressive…dispassionate…Not only is this book the definitive account of the modern history of Northern Ireland, it is also as good a guide to its embattled inhabitants as one could wish.’ Daily Mail
‘Dean Godson’s meticulously researched biography offers an authoritative guide to the province's painful path to peace. It is a feast of eavesdropped political conversations.’ New Statesman
Dean Godson was Chief Leader Writer of the 'Daily Telegraph'. Prior to that he was also a feature and profile writer for the 'Sunday Telegraph'. 'Himself Alone: David Trimble and the Ordeal of Unionism' is widely hailed as one of the most authoritative books on the Troubles. He regularly comments on national and international affairs for 'The Times', 'Sunday Times', 'Prospect' and 'The Wall Street Journal'.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780007179992 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007179995 |
| Title | Himself Alone |
| Author | Dean Godson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2005-03-21 |
| Number of pages | 1024 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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