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OverviewMichael Collins was once the most wanted man in the British Empire. Born in west Cork, he was a farmer's son who changed the course of Irish history. This action-packed biography for young readers follows Michael as he fights in the 1916 Easter Rising, plans the guerrilla war that brought the British government to its knees, and helps to negotiate the treaty that led to the Irish Civil War. In the new Irish state, he became a minister in the first government and Commander-in-Chief of the army. In the end, he was betrayed by his former comrades in a fatal ambush.Discover the gripping story of one of Ireland's most important rebels. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Vincent McDonnellPublisher: Gill Imprint: The Collins Press Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 14.80cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.198kg ISBN: 9781848893191ISBN 10: 1848893191 Pages: 152 Publication Date: 21 August 2017 Recommended Age: From 9 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children's (6-12) Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews'A nail-biting read' Irish Examiner; 'Stirring stuff and full of action' RTE Guide; 'A wealth of interesting nuggets of information' Inis; 'Writes with depth and honesty' Sunday Business Post; 'Moves along at a cracking pace' Limerick Leader; 'A style children will find easily accessible' Evening Echo Author InformationVincent McDonnell, from County Mayo, now lives near Newmarket, County Cork. He has won the GPA First Fiction Award, among numerous other prizes, and has published seven novels for children. He has been writer in residence in various locations. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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