The Big Fellow: Michael Collins and the Irish Revolution |
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User Review - ukforever - LibraryThingA great biography of Collins written less than two decades after his death. O'Conner fought against Collins and the Treaty during the Irish Civil War, but became fascinated by the man later. Contains ... Read full review
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User Review - johnkeyes - LibraryThingA detailed account of Collins, the type of man he was, what he believed in, and what he did. Not the easiest book to read as it is loaded with dates, names and organisations, but a must read for anyone who claims Collins to be one of their heroes. Read full review
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| Title | The Big Fellow: Michael Collins and the Irish Revolution |
| Author | Frank O'Connor |
| Edition | revised |
| Publisher | Clonmore & Reynolds, 1937 |
| Length | 192 pages |
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