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Meda Ryan is a native of Bandon in west Cork. Her publications include Michael Collins and the Women Who Spied for Ireland, and the controversial biography Tom Barry: IRA Freedom Fighter.

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A very good piece of work by Ryan. It is apparent that Lynch was committed to revolutionary struggle and to preventing the Civil War from beginning. However in the face of a constantly deteriorating position he continued to believe that the outlook would suddenly alter for the anti-treaty forces. This was bordering on delusional. Ryan's choice of title is in itself good as it highlights de Valera's lack of a leadership role during the Civil War.
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thegeneral | Feb 28, 2017 |
Not just about the day but about the days leading up to it and the reaction to his death.

Very interesting and with a lot of eye-witness testimony.

However it's really a geek book for those interested in the hows and whys, her argument is pretty convincing and she's documented it pretty well.
 
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wyvernfriend | Jan 1, 2007 |

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