Michael Collins by Vincent Mcdonnell

Michael Collins by Vincent Mcdonnell

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Michael Collins, one of the most famous figures in Irish history, became the most wanted man in the British Empire, a minister in the first Irish government and Commander-in-Chief of the army. He helped to negotiate the Treaty which allowed Britain to keep the Six Counties. This led to the Civil War and the fatal ambush in 1922.

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Michael Collins by Vincent Mcdonnell

?Michael Collins is one of the most famous figures in Irish history. He became the most wanted man in the British Empire, a minister in the first Irish government and Commander-in-Chief of the army. This is an action-packed biography of a great Irish hero.

'What a great way to encourage a young person to read.. presents a rounded appraisal for both Collins and de Valera.'

* Irish Examiner *

'Detailed and well researched'

* Inis *

'McDonnell writes well in a way that conveys a lot but will not lose a young reader's interest'

* Books Ireland *

Vincent McDonnell from County Mayo now lives near Newmarket, County Cork. In 1989 he won the GPA First Fiction Award and has since published seven titles for children, including his recent book for younger readers, Titanic Tragedy (2007). Many of his short stories are published and he has won numerous prizes. He has been writer in residence at a variety of locations and gives workshops and readings all over Ireland.

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ISBN 13 9781905172627
ISBN 10 1905172621
Title Michael Collins
Author Vincent Mcdonnell
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Gill
Year published 2008-05-01
Number of pages 144
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