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Easter Rising book review

May 20, 2024 BOOK REVIEWS / 20th Century / AUTHOR / BOOKS / European History / GENRE / Historical / History / Ireland / Irish Literature / Nonfiction / Politics / Tim Pat Coogan / World War I

Easter Rising Book Review: A Clear Look at the 1916 Rebellion

This Easter Rising book review gives a clear look at the 1916 revolt, its leaders, and its impact on Irish independence.

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The Twelve Apostles

April 18, 2024 BOOK REVIEWS / AUTHOR / BOOKS / GENRE / History / Ireland / Irish Literature / Nonfiction / Politics / Tim Pat Coogan

Collins’s Elite Squad: The Secret History of the Twelve Apostles

The Twelve Apostles is an historical account about the story of Michael Collins and the IRA’s Squad during Ireland’s fight for independence.

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