The legendary Irish revolutionary Michael Collins was known to be an avid reader; during his brief career he set up a few underground newspapers. Collins also found time to write essays, which distill his political thoughts and offer his unique insights into Ireland's troubled history.

The legendary Irish revolutionary Michael Collins was known to be an avid reader; during his brief career he set up a few underground newspapers. Collins also found time to write essays, which distill his political thoughts and offer his unique insights into Ireland's troubled history.

The legendary Irish revolutionary Michael Collins was known to be an avid reader during his brief career he set up a few underground newspapers. Collins also found time to write essays, which are collected in this work. In his essays, Collins distills his political thoughts and offers his unique insights into Ireland's troubled history.