Michael Collins
| Béal na mBláth "I have signed my own death warrant' were the prophetic words of Michael Collins on signing the Treaty in 1921. within the year, he was to be slain in an ambush at Béal na mBláth. Béal na mBláth (Mouth of the Flow [ ... ] |
| What If? – Michael Collins and America It is a little known fact that on two occasions in Michael Collins’s short life, he could have possibly changed the course of Irish history by emigrating to America. Michael’s link with America was through his older [ ... ] |
| Michael Collins - A Life Michael Collins was one of the most charismatic figures to emerge from Ireland's struggle for independence in the early part of the twentieth century. The son of a farmer in remote West Cork, Michael was still only fift [ ... ] |
Book Reviews - Michael Collins
Collins - The man who won the war
A Great read for those already familiar with the basic details of Michael Collins life. This books mostly focuses on Collins military life, his astonshing dismantling of the British Intelligence system in Ireland and his dominance of the War of Independence.
Read More...Michael Collins - A life in Pictures
An amazing collection of photos from the life of Michael Collins who was pursued by a British Secret Service desperate for photos of the elusive War of Independence leader.
Read More...I signed my death warrant
A compelling study of the pivotal Treaty negotiations and Collins role in them. Sent by De Valera to negotiate on behalf of his country, Collins knew the enormous challenge that faced him when returning to Ireland to sell the details of the negotiated peace. 'I have signed my own death warrant' he...
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