Bibliograph

Judging W.T. Cosgrave, the foundation of the Irish state, Michael Laffan

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Judging W.T. Cosgrave, the foundation of the Irish state, Michael Laffan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Judging W.T. Cosgrave

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

889931563

Responsibility statement

Michael Laffan

Sub title

the foundation of the Irish state

Summary

In comparison with other 20th-century Irish leaders, W.T. Cosgrave has been neglected by scholars. This biography by a leading Irish historian uses sources not previously consulted to examine W.T. Cosgrave's career as a local politician, a rebel, a minister, the head of government for nearly 10 years, and the opposition leader. In particular, the book assesses his role as a state-builder and a key figure in the Irish democratic tradition. -- Publisher description

Table Of Contents

The President -- Becoming a Politician, 1880-1913 -- Fighting for Independence, 1913-21 -- Defending the Treaty, 1921-3 -- Building the Free State. 1923-7 -- Confronting Fianna Fail, 1927-32 -- Leading the Opposition, 1932-44 -- The Elder Statesman, 1944-65 -- Endnotes

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