An Irish Eye

Fülszöveg

A unique book from an
architect of momentous political change
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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 Fein decision in January 2007 to support the policing
and justice system, unparalleled historic change has taken place.
In An Irish Eye Gerry Adams brings his own perspective to bear
on these developments in articles and speeches he has written
as events unfolded. An accomplished writer as well as political
leader, he describes the events, in which he has played such a
significant role, with insight, passion and humour. He gives the
reader an unrivalled insight into pivotal moments of our recent
history, and he takes the reader behind the scenes to witness
events that continue to shape Irish society today.
Including as it does Gerry Adams' historic... Tovább

Fülszöveg

A unique book from an
architect of momentous political change
i
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 Fein decision in January 2007 to support the policing
and justice system, unparalleled historic change has taken place.
In An Irish Eye Gerry Adams brings his own perspective to bear
on these developments in articles and speeches he has written
as events unfolded. An accomplished writer as well as political
leader, he describes the events, in which he has played such a
significant role, with insight, passion and humour. He gives the
reader an unrivalled insight into pivotal moments of our recent
history, and he takes the reader behind the scenes to witness
events that continue to shape Irish society today.
Including as it does Gerry Adams' historic appeal to the IRA
and his call on Sinn Fein 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 give us a peek at some personal and humorous
episodes as well as the more serious life and death issues. Vissza