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Tim Pat Coogan

    Timothy Patrick Coogan je irský historik, který se specializuje na moderní irské dějiny. Je známý svými vlivnými publikacemi, které často vyvolávají diskuse a zkoumají klíčové momenty irské minulosti. Jeho práce se vyznačuje hloubkovým výzkumem a pronikavým pohledem na složité politické a sociální události. Čtenáři oceňují jeho schopnost oživit historii prostřednictvím poutavého vyprávění a analýzy.

    The I.R.A.
    The Famine Plot
    Michael Collins. A Biography
    The Troubles
    The Troubles
    On the Blanket
    • On the Blanket

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

      • 298 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení
      4,2(203)Ohodnotit

      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
    • The Troubles

      • 95 stránek
      • 4 hodiny čtení
      4,0(14)Ohodnotit

      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 Troubles

      Ireland's Ordeal 1966-1996 and the Search for Peace

      • 624 stránek
      • 22 hodin čtení
      4,0(28)Ohodnotit

      The book offers an in-depth examination of Ireland's tumultuous history, starting from the civil rights movement of the 1960s and extending through the prolonged violence to contemporary peace efforts. With unique access to key figures, Coogan presents an authoritative narrative that transcends mere slogans and headlines, revealing the complex and often tragic realities of a divided Ireland.

      The Troubles
    • Michael Collins. A Biography

      • 536 stránek
      • 19 hodin čtení
      4,0(74)Ohodnotit

      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 Famine Plot

      • 304 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení
      4,1(86)Ohodnotit

      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.

      • 832 stránek
      • 30 hodin čtení
      4,0(43)Ohodnotit

      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.
    • A compelling portrait of Irish nationalist Michael Collins, the young rebel credited with liberating southern Ireland from British occupation. "A must read for anyone who wants to learn about this revolutionary . . . or who simply wants to better understand Ireland".--Irish America magazine. 60 photos.

      The Man who Made Ireland
    • The Twelve Apostles

      • 320 stránek
      • 12 hodin čtení
      3,8(37)Ohodnotit

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

      The Twelve Apostles
    • 1916: The Easter Rising

      • 192 stránek
      • 7 hodin čtení
      3,9(577)Ohodnotit

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

      1916: The Easter Rising
    • 1916: The Mornings After

      • 336 stránek
      • 12 hodin čtení
      3,3(7)Ohodnotit

      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