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Tim Pat Coogan

    Timothy Patrick Coogan est un écrivain et historien irlandais réputé pour ses explorations incisives de l'histoire moderne de l'Irlande. Son travail aborde souvent des aspects controversés du passé de la nation, présentant des récits méticuleusement documentés qui suscitent le débat. Coogan est célébré pour sa capacité à donner vie à des événements politiques et sociaux complexes, offrant aux lecteurs une compréhension approfondie du parcours mouvementé de l'Irlande. Son style narratif captivant rend l'érudition historique accessible et fascinante.

    The Man who Made Ireland
    The I.R.A.
    The Famine Plot
    The Troubles
    Michael Collins. A Biography
    On the Blanket
    • On the Blanket

      The Inside Story of the IRA Prisoners' "Dirty" Protest

      • 298pages
      • 11 heures de lecture
      4,2(203)Évaluer

      The H Block protest highlights a pivotal moment in Northern Ireland's tumultuous history, where Republican prisoners sought political status through extreme measures, challenging their status as either criminals or martyrs. Coogan's investigative journalism offers a unique first-hand account, delving into the complex social, cultural, and economic factors surrounding the protests. His work provides a profound analysis of the region's troubled past, making it an essential read for understanding the intricacies of political injustice in Northern Ireland.

      On the Blanket
    • Michael Collins. A Biography

      • 536pages
      • 19 heures de lecture
      4,0(74)Évaluer

      This biography explores the life of Irish nationalist Michael Collins, who was killed in August 1922, eight months after signing the Anglo-Irish Treaty. It highlights his idealism, determination, political realism, and organizational skills.

      Michael Collins. A Biography
    • The Troubles

      • 95pages
      • 4 heures de lecture
      4,0(28)Évaluer

      This history of Ireland, written by one of Ireland's most controversial journalists, studies the period from 1968 to the present day. Tim Coogan is also the author of The I.R.A. and two biographies - Michael Collins and De Valera.

      The Troubles
    • The Famine Plot

      • 304pages
      • 11 heures de lecture
      4,1(86)Évaluer

      A controversial history of the Great Famine from Ireland's greatest historian, who provocatively points the finger of blame at the British government. Combining the latest research and fresh insights, this is a fascinating and sobering look at a dark period of global history as well as the ramifications that still resonate today.

      The Famine Plot
    • The I.R.A.

      • 764pages
      • 27 heures de lecture
      4,0(43)Évaluer

      An updated edition of this unique, bestselling history of the IRA, now including behind-the-scenes information on the recent advances made in the peace process. schovat popis

      The I.R.A.
    • A compelling portrait of Irish nationalist Michael Collins, the young rebel credited with liberating southern Ireland from British occupation. "A must read for anyone who wants to learn about this revolutionary . . . or who simply wants to better understand Ireland".--Irish America magazine. 60 photos.

      The Man who Made Ireland
    • The Twelve Apostles

      • 320pages
      • 12 heures de lecture
      3,8(37)Évaluer

      The story of the assassination squad that changed the course of Irish history.

      The Twelve Apostles
    • 1916: The Easter Rising

      • 192pages
      • 7 heures de lecture
      3,9(577)Évaluer

      An account of the events, personalities and repercussions of the Irish rebellion

      1916: The Easter Rising
    • 1916: The Mornings After

      • 336pages
      • 12 heures de lecture
      3,3(7)Évaluer

      The story of the traumatic aftermath of Ireland's Easter Rising of 1916, and of the emergence of two Irish states - one green, one orange - from the embers of bloody conflict.

      1916: The Mornings After