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.

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.

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.
A more personal treatment of Collins the man rather than the soldier, politican, hero that we are more familiar with.

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 is reported to have said as he added his signature to the Treaty.
Collins negotiated the Treaty as a stepping stone to freedom.