Ireland, 1919: When Sinn Fein proclaims Dail Eireann the parliament of the independent Irish republic, London declares the new assembly to be illegal, and a vicious guerilla war breaks out between republican and crown forces. Michael Collins, intelligence chief of the Irish Republican Army, creates an elite squad whose role is to assassinate British agents and undercover police. The so-called 'Twelve Apostles' will create violent mayhem, culminating in the events of 'Bloody Sunday' in November 1920. Bestselling historian Tim Pat Coogan not only tells the story of Collins' squad, he also examines the remarkable intelligence network of which it formed a part, and which helped to bring the British government to the negotiating table.

The story of the assassination squad that changed the course of Irish history.

About the Author
Tim Pat Coogan is Ireland's best-known historical writer. His 1990 biography of Michael Collins rekindled interest in Collins and his era. He is also the author of The IRA, Long Fellow, Long Shadow, Wherever Green is Worn and The Famine Plot.

Reviews
A compelling work... this tale of murder and mayhem is also a labour of love. Written with pace and clarity, this is an important work that shows how desperate measures taken in desperate times don't easily go away' * Irish Independent *



Book Information
ISBN 9781784080150
Author Tim Pat Coogan
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Head of Zeus
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC