Product Description: A collection of essays and speeches made by the famous Irish nationalist, Michael Collins. This collection spells out Collins' vision for the future of Ireland, as well as his analysis of its past. Parts of this book were written in the anguish of a civil war in which Collins saw his country torn apart while seeking to establish and defend democracy, liberty, and stability...read more

To Michael Collins, the signing of the treaty between Ireland and Britain in 1921 was a 'stepping stone'. This work examines the controversy surrounding the treaty and how it led to the Civil War of 1922-1923. It also takes a look at the characters and motivations of the two main Irish protaginaists.