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Gerry Adams - An Irish Eye - 9780863223709 - KEX0310269
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An Irish Eye

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Description for An Irish Eye Paperback. Gerry Adams' perspective on momentous events in Irish republicanism and in the politics of Ireland as a whole, describing events with insight, passion and humour. He gives the reader an unrivalled insight into pivotal moments and takes the reader behind the scenes to witness events that continue to shape relations between Britain and Ireland. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DBR; JPFF; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 215 x 28. Weight in Grams: 398. 8vo. Very good copy. First edition. . Irish Politics and Politicans. 20th Century Ireland.

The recent years covered by this unique book have seen momentous developments in Irish republicanism and in the politics of Ireland as a whole. From the IRA decision in 2005 to formally end its armed campaign and to put its arms beyond use to the Sinn Féin decision in January 2007 to support the policing and justice system, unparralleled historic change has taken place.

In An Irish Eye, Adams brings to life his own perspective to bear on these developments in articles and speeches he has written as events unfolded. An accomplished writer as well as polical leader, he ... Read more

Including as it does Adams' historical appeal to the IRA and his call on Sinn Féin to support the policing and justice system, this book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand Irish politics now.

It is not just about the peace process, including observations about visits to the Basque country, the Middle East, South Africa and the USA. He also comments on the Celtic Tiger and other aspects of life in Ireland today; he takes a verbal poke at the establishment; he includes a handful of poems he has written in Irish, and he gives us a peak as some personal and humorous episodes as well as the more serious life and death issues.

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Brandon
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Dublin, Ireland
ISBN
9780863223709
SKU
KEX0310269
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1

About Gerry Adams
Former president of Sinn Féin and TD for Louth, Gerry Adams has been a published writer since 1982. His books have won critical acclaim in many quarters and have been widely translated. His writings range from local history and reminiscence to politics and short stories, and they include the fullest and most authoritative exposition of modern Irish republicanism. ... Read more

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