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Michael Collins: Discovering History's Heroes

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Michael Collins was an Irish revolutionary who played a key role in the Irish War of Independence and the subsequent Irish Civil War. He was a brilliant strategist and a charismatic leader, and his legacy continues to inspire people around the world.

Collins was born in County Cork, Ireland, in 1890. He joined the Irish Republican Army (IRA) in 1916 and quickly rose through the ranks. He was one of the leaders of the Easter Rising in 1916, which was an attempt to gain independence from British rule. The Rising was unsuccessful, but it helped to galvanize support for Irish independence.

Michael Collins: Discovering History's Heroes (Jeter Publishing)

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After the Easter Rising, Collins was imprisoned by the British. He was released in 1919 and became the Director of Intelligence for the IRA. He was responsible for organizing the IRA's intelligence network and for carrying out attacks against British forces.

In 1921, Collins was one of the Irish delegates who negotiated the Anglo-Irish Treaty with the British government. The Treaty established the Irish Free State, a self-governing dominion within the British Empire. Collins supported the Treaty, but it was opposed by many members of the IRA. The Treaty led to the Irish Civil War, which lasted from 1922 to 1923.

Collins was assassinated by anti-Treaty IRA members in 1922. He was just 31 years old. His death was a major blow to the Irish Free State and to the cause of Irish independence. He was a brilliant strategist and a charismatic leader, and his legacy continues to inspire people around the world.

Michael Collins was a complex and controversial figure. He was a man of great courage and determination, but he was also ruthless and ambitious. He was a brilliant strategist, but he was also willing to use violence to achieve his goals. He was a man of many contradictions, but he was also a man of great passion and conviction.

Michael Collins was a true hero of Irish independence. He was a man who fought for what he believed in, even when it meant risking his own life. He was a man who made mistakes, but he also made a difference in the world. He is a reminder that even the smallest of us can make a big difference.

If you are interested in learning more about Michael Collins, I recommend reading the following books:

Michael Collins: A Biography by Tim Pat Coogan
The Road to Freedom: Michael Collins and the Irish Revolution by Peter Hart
Michael Collins: The Man Who Made Ireland by John A. Murphy

These books will provide you with a comprehensive overview of Michael Collins' life and career. They will also help you to understand the complexities of the Irish independence movement.

Michael Collins: Discovering History's Heroes (Jeter Publishing)

by ATFAL Collection

5 out of 5