This is the story of a charismatic rebel who undermined British morale and inspired Irish people to seek independence from British rule

Michael Collins co-ordinated the sweeping Sinn Féin election victory of 1918 and put structure on the organisation of the IRA. He was the prototype of the urban terrorist and the real architect of the war against the Black and Tans.

About the Author

T. Ryle Dwyer is a historian and journalist. He took his PhD at the University of North Texas and lives in County Kerry.

He has written many books, notably on the period of the War of Independence and the Civil War, and on Éamon de Valera and Michael Collins. He is also an expert on relations between Ireland and the Allies during the Second World War.

His most recent title with Mercier Press are Tans, Terror and Troubles: Kerry's Real Fighting Story and his acclaimed biography of Jack Lynch, Nice Fellow.