W. T. Cosgrave has been neglected by scholars in comparison with other prominent twentieth-century Irish leaders. This biography, by a leading Irish historian, uses sources not previously consulted to examine his career as local politician, rebel, minister, head of government for almost ten years, and opposition leader. In particular, it assesses his role as a state-builder and a key figure in the Irish democratic tradition.
- ISBN10 1908996390
- ISBN13 9781908996398
- Publish Date 22 November 2014
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country IE
- Imprint Royal Irish Academy
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 340
- Language English
- URL http://ria.ie/Publications/Books/History/Judging-W-T--Cosgrave