De Valera Long Fellow, Long Shadow
“De Valera Long Fellow, Long Shadow” by Tim Pat Coogan, published by Arrow Books on October 22, 2015, offers an extensive exploration of Eamon De Valera’s influence on Ireland throughout the Twentieth century. Spanning 800 pages, this biography delves into significant events such as the 1916 Rising, the Treaty negotiations, and the Civil War, illustrating how De Valera shaped the political landscape of Ireland. His role in establishing the Irish Constitution, founding Fianna Fail, and influencing the Irish Press Group is examined, highlighting his complex legacy.
Readers will find a detailed account of De Valera’s impact on various aspects of Irish society, including the church-state relationship, the social role of women, and the promotion of the Irish language. The book discusses the enduring challenges that arose during his leadership and their implications for contemporary Ireland and Britain. Coogan presents a nuanced portrayal of De Valera as a world figure whose actions have left a lasting mark on the cultural and political fabric of the nation.
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The history of Ireland for much of the Twentieth century is the history of Eamon De Valera.
From the 1916 Rising, the troubled Treaty negotiations and the Civil War, right through to his retirement after longer in power than any other twentieth century leader, de Valera has both defined and divided Ireland. He was directly responsible for the Irish Constitution, Fianna Fail (the largest Irish political party) and the Irish Press Group.
He helped create a political church-state monolith with continuing implications for Northern Ireland, the social role of women, the Irish language and the hole concept of an Irish nation. Many of the challenges he confronted are still troubling the peace of Ireland and of Britain, and some of the problems are his legacy.
For de Valera was a world figure who attempted to confine his nation of disciples to the narrowest of cultural and intellectual horizons.
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