Mick The Real Michael Collins
Mick The Real Michael Collins by Peter Hart, published by Penguin on January 30, 2007, is an illustrated biography that explores the life of one of Ireland’s most mythologized leaders. This 512-page work delves into Michael Collins’s significant contributions to Irish history, including his involvement in the Easter Rising, his role in organizing the IRA, and his negotiation of the Anglo-Irish Treaty. Hart’s biography aims to present a nuanced portrait of Collins, moving beyond the myths to reveal the complexities of his character and political ambitions.
In this comprehensive account, readers will find an exploration of Collins’s pre-revolutionary past and the methods he employed to rise to power. The book draws on previously unknown sources to assess the costs of his ambition and the nature of his relationships, emphasizing that Collins was often more of a politician than a soldier. With a focus on biography, political history, and military strategy, Mick provides a detailed examination of a pivotal figure in Ireland’s struggle for independence, making it a significant addition to the discourse on this historical period.
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Few leaders in history have been as mythologized as Michael Collins. Before his death at 31, he had fought in the Easter Rising, organized the IRA and out-spied British intelligence, negotiated the Anglo-Irish Treaty, and run the first independent government in Ireland. Peter Hart’s groundbreaking biography restores humanity to this mythical figure. Drawing on previously unknown sources, delving into Collins’s pre-revolutionary past, and assessing the methods—and the costs—of his rise to power, Mick reveals a man of often ruthless ambition, more politician than soldier, whose friendships went no farther than his interests. A work as thrilling as it is authoritative.
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