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Sto caricando le informazioni... Michael Collins and the Civil Wardi T. Ryle Dwyer
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Iscriviti per consentire a LibraryThing di scoprire se ti piacerà questo libro. Attualmente non vi sono conversazioni su questo libro. I have consistently been a fan of Dwyer’s previous books and enjoyed this one also. It is typically well written, referenced and researched. Unlike some authors Dwyer has always had an open mind when writing about both Collins and de Valera and their mutual relationship. This pattern emerges again here in this book. Both individuals are analysed critically and given a fair assessment. The main reason I acquired the book was for the information about the IRA’s invasion of the North and Collins’ involvement in the various initiatives during that time. Dwyer does not spare the reader any details and shows how Collins readily played both sided of the fence with his Government colleagues, the British and the IRA. The final chapter is also very good in my opinion. ( ) nessuna recensione | aggiungi una recensione
"During the Civil War, Michael Collins was commander-in-chief of the Free State Army. This new book sheds light on previously unknown information about actions taken by Collins and Churchill during the Civil War. On 14 April 1922 a group of 200 anti-Treaty IRA men occupied the Four Courts in Dublin in defiance of the Provisional Government. Michael Collins, who wanted to avoid civil war at all costs, did not attack them until June 1922, when British pressure forced his hand. This led to the Irish Civil War as fighting broke out in Dublin between the anti-Treaty IRA and the Provisional Government's troops. Under Collins' supervision, the Free State rapidly took control of the capital. In 'Michael Collins and the Civil War', Ryle Dwyer sheds new light on Collins' role in the Civil War, showing how in the weeks and months leading to the campaign he secretly persisted with guerrilla tactics in border areas. This involved not only assassination but also kidnapping and hostage taking. In confronting those tactics on behalf of the British, for instance, Winston Churchill engaged in similar behaviour, including killing and hostage-taking. But until now much of this has conveniently been swept under the carpet of history. T. Ryle Dwyer is a historian and journalist with 'The Irish Examiner'. He has written many books, notably on the period of the War of Independence and the Civil War, and on Eamon De Valera and Michael Collins. His most recent titles with Mercier Press are: 'I Signed My Death Warrant: Michael Collins and the Treaty' and 'The Squad'. Michael Collins was an Irish revolutionary leader, Minister for Finance and MP for Cork South in the first Dail of 1919. He was Director of Intelligence for the IRA and a member of the Irish delegation during the Anglo-Irish Treaty negotiations. During the Civil War, Michael Collins was Chairman of the Provisional Government and commander-in-Chief of the Free State Army. He was shot and killed in August 1922 during the Irish Civil War"--Provided by publisher. Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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