Tim Pat Coogan Livres

The H Block protest highlights a pivotal moment in Northern Ireland's tumultuous history, where Republican prisoners sought political status through extreme measures, challenging their status as either criminals or martyrs. Coogan's investigative journalism offers a unique first-hand account, delving into the complex social, cultural, and economic factors surrounding the protests. His work provides a profound analysis of the region's troubled past, making it an essential read for understanding the intricacies of political injustice in Northern Ireland.

This biography explores the life of Irish nationalist Michael Collins, who was killed in August 1922, eight months after signing the Anglo-Irish Treaty. It highlights his idealism, determination, political realism, and organizational skills.

This history of Ireland, written by one of Ireland's most controversial journalists, studies the period from 1968 to the present day. Tim Coogan is also the author of The I.R.A. and two biographies - Michael Collins and De Valera.

A controversial history of the Great Famine from Ireland's greatest historian, who provocatively points the finger of blame at the British government. Combining the latest research and fresh insights, this is a fascinating and sobering look at a dark period of global history as well as the ramifications that still resonate today.

An updated edition of this unique, bestselling history of the IRA, now including behind-the-scenes information on the recent advances made in the peace process. schovat popis

When the Irish nationalist Michael Collins signed the Anglo-Irish Treaty in December 1921, he observed to Lord Birkenhead that he may have signed his own death warrant. In August 1922 that prophecy came true when Collins was ambushed, shot and killed by a compatriot, but his vision and legacy lived on. Tim Pat Coogan's biography presents the life of a man whose idealistic vigor and determination were matched by his political realism and organizational abilities. This is the classic biography of the man who created modern Ireland.

The story of the assassination squad that changed the course of Irish history.

An account of the events, personalities and repercussions of the Irish rebellion

The story of the traumatic aftermath of Ireland's Easter Rising of 1916, and of the emergence of two Irish states - one green, one orange - from the embers of bloody conflict.

The stirring story of the GAA and the role it played in Ireland's fight for nationhood.