John Hume The Persuader
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John Hume The Persuader

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John Hume The Persuader

About this book

Politician, peacemaker, persuader: John Hume was a titan of Irish history – a tireless architect of the Good Friday Agreement who received the Nobel Peace Prize for his part in ending decades of conflict in Northern Ireland.But who was the real John Hume? What motivated the former history teacher to reach beyond political lines? What sustained him during the bloodiest years of violence? How did he impel the IRA to end its long-running campaign? How did he convince presidents and prime ministers to take risks and back his vision for Northern Ireland? How should he be remembered?In John Hume: The Persuader, Stephen Walker draws on over 100 interviews with family members, colleagues and critics across the political spectrum, as well as never-before-published interviews with Hume himself, to present a probing, balanced and immensely readable portrait of one of the most significant political figures in Northern Ireland and the world.'The definitive biography of John Hume.' Freya McClements, Northern Editor, Irish Times'This superb biography does full justice to a towering figure.' David McCullagh, RTÉ Broadcaster and Author'A riveting portrait of a man who changed Ireland.' Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics (DCU) and Author'Scrupulously fair, deeply researched and insightful.' Sam McBride, Northern Ireland Editor, Belfast Telegraph

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Publisher
Gill Books
Year
2023
Print ISBN
9780717196081
eBook ISBN
9780717196074
Topic
Histoire
Subtopic
Biographies historiques

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Dedication
  4. Contents
  5. Prologue
  6. 1: Wee Johnny Hume
  7. 2: Maynooth Man
  8. 3: Pat and parcel
  9. 4: The Faceless men
  10. 5: Ulster at the crossroads
  11. 6: We shall overcome
  12. 7: Party time
  13. 8: Bloody Sunday
  14. 9: Writing on the wall
  15. 10: Yes Minister
  16. 11: Follow the leader
  17. 12: Ourselves alone
  18. 13: The Monkey and the organ grinder
  19. 14: Let’s Talk
  20. 15: Peace in a week
  21. 16: Thumbs up
  22. 17: President Hume
  23. 18: Down at the Waterfront
  24. 19: A night in Olso
  25. 20: Doctor’s orders
  26. 21: Stepping down
  27. 22: Ireland’s Greatest
  28. 23: Thank you John
  29. 24: The Persuader
  30. Acknowledgements
  31. Sources
  32. Bibliography
  33. Endnotes
  34. Copyright
  35. About the Author
  36. About Gill Books
  37. Photo Section

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