The Twelve Apostles
Michael Collins, the Squad, and Ireland's Fight for Freedom
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Publisher Description
Ireland, 1919: When Sinn Féin proclaims Dáil Éireann the parliament of the independent Irish republic, London declares the new assembly to be illegal, and a vicious guerrilla 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.
Customer Reviews
The greatest Irish historian.
Anything by Tim Pat Coogan is worth the read. Good book on Michael Collins and this book are both excellent if you’re wanting to fill in some of the gaps as far as the early split of 32. It WASN’T Collins’ fault, though he was no angel or Saint.
Coogan makes no bones about the man though he advocates for him and his 12 equalizers. I love his books.