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Tim Pat Coogan

    Timothy Patrick Coogan is an Irish historical writer renowned for his incisive explorations of modern Irish history. His work often delves into controversial aspects of the nation's past, presenting meticulously researched accounts that spark debate. Coogan is celebrated for his ability to bring complex political and social events to life, offering readers a deep understanding of Ireland's turbulent journey. His engaging narrative style makes historical scholarship accessible and compelling.

    Michael Collins: The Man Who made Ireland
    The I.R.A.
    The Famine Plot
    The Troubles
    Michael Collins. A Biography
    On the Blanket
    • On the Blanket

      The Inside Story of the IRA Prisoners' "Dirty" Protest

      • 298 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
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      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.

      On the Blanket
    • Michael Collins. A Biography

      • 536 pages
      • 19 hours of reading
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      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.

      Michael Collins. A Biography
    • The Troubles

      • 95 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
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      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.

      The Troubles
    • The Famine Plot

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
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      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.

      The Famine Plot
    • The I.R.A.

      • 764 pages
      • 27 hours of reading
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      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

      The I.R.A.
    • 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.

      Michael Collins: The Man Who made Ireland
    • The Twelve Apostles

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
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      The story of the assassination squad that changed the course of Irish history.

      The Twelve Apostles
    • 1916: The Mornings After

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      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.

      1916: The Mornings After