The Man Who Was Ireland

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In this landmark biography, Irish journalist and historian Tim Pat Coogan explores the remarkable legacy of one of Ireland's most influential political figures-Eamon de Valera. With eloquence, wit, and exacting documentation, Coogan exposes the full spectrum of de Valera's rise and ultimate dominance in Irish politics, and the lasting results of his rule.Eamon de Valera: The Man Who Was Ireland introduces us to a pragmatic statesman who was the architect of the Irish Constitution and the founder of the Irish Press and Fianna Fail, the largest political party in Ireland. De Valera's influence is not only revealed in this biography, but it is also enhanced by Coogan's mastery of capturing the legacy of a truly monumental figure.