T.K. Whitaker by Anne Chambers
Drawn from in-depth interviews conducted with Dr Whitaker and his family, as well as exclusive access to his personal papers and correspondence, this book reveals the diversity of T K Whitaker's work on behalf of the Irish State; his relationship with Irish and international political figures.
"Chambers' book is packed with fascinating detail.. absorbing ... The sections on Northern Ireland in the book are among the most fascinating... A book worth reading." -- Sean Farrell Irish Independent "A valuable and often absorbing book... a testament to the importance of the real meaning of republicanism and "the common good"." -- Diarmaid Ferriter The Irish Times "Well written and well researched ... crammed with insights into the worlds within worlds where Whitaker attempted - and so often succeeded - in effecting genuine change." -- Dermot Bolger Sunday Business Post
Anne Chambers is the acclaimed author of the bestselling Granuaile: Grace O'Malley - Ireland's Pirate Queen, as well as biographies of Eleanor Countess of Desmond, Margaret Burke Sheridan, Lord Mayo and Prince Ranjitsinhji. From an earlier career in the Central Bank, Anne has enjoyed a close friendship with T.K. Whitaker and was given unrestricted access to his papers in her research for this biography.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781781620120 |
| ISBN 10 | 1781620121 |
| Title | T.K. Whitaker |
| Author | Anne Chambers |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ireland Ltd |
| Year published | 2014-09-25 |
| Number of pages | 464 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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