Michael Collins' Path to Freedom: Articles and Speeches by Michael Collins

Michael Collins' Path to Freedom: Articles and Speeches by Michael Collins

by Michael Collins (Author), Michael Collins (Author)

Synopsis

In these essays and speeches Michael Collins spellled out his vision for the future of Ireland, as well as his analysis of its past. Some of them are written in the anguish of a civil war which he struggled so hard to avoid, and in which he saw his country torn apart while seeking to establish and defend democracy, liberty and stability. Michael Collins' overall vision is still inspiring, he sees the necessity for open trade with overseas markets, for investment and management, and for putting the national economy on a sound footing as a priority. Noted historian Tim Pat Coogan provides an introduction to the man and his times, giving an insight into the times that prompted him to write his articles and speeches.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Edition: New Edition
Publisher: The Mercier Press Ltd
Published: 29 Mar 1996

ISBN 10: 1856351483
ISBN 13: 9781856351485

Media Reviews
This book shows us Michael Collins' ideas about the golden future he foresaw for Ireland. -- Irish American News Irish American News
Author Bio
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.