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Independent Ireland
Fanning, Ronan. Independent Ireland. Walkinstown, Dublin, Helicon : Distributed by The Educational Co. of Ireland, 1983. 21 cm. viii, 230 pages. Softcover. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear. Name of preowner on endpaper. [Helicon history of Ireland]. De Valera's Ireland / Independence, Civil War and Partition / The Irish Free State / etc.
110 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 1983
About the author
Ronan Fanning
17 books2 followersBorn John Ronan Fanning, Fanning grew up in Sandymount, Dublin.
In 1963, Fanning recieved a degree in History, having initally studied English in University College Dublin (UCD). He recieved his doctorate from Peterhouse College, Cambridge.
He was a member of the academic staff of Georgetown University, a tutor at the Exeter University , and a lecturer of UCD.
Most noticeably, he was involved in the Northern Irish Peace process, defending Irish politician John Hume for negotiating with Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams and was involved in persuading US involvement in the process.
He was also a member of the Royal Irish Academy, and was the Professor Emeritus of Modern History at University College Dublin. He was also of the chief editor of the Dictionary of Irish Biography.
Fanning's partner of 44 years, Virginia Caffrey, predeceased him in 2014, with whom he had three children.
In 1963, Fanning recieved a degree in History, having initally studied English in University College Dublin (UCD). He recieved his doctorate from Peterhouse College, Cambridge.
He was a member of the academic staff of Georgetown University, a tutor at the Exeter University , and a lecturer of UCD.
Most noticeably, he was involved in the Northern Irish Peace process, defending Irish politician John Hume for negotiating with Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams and was involved in persuading US involvement in the process.
He was also a member of the Royal Irish Academy, and was the Professor Emeritus of Modern History at University College Dublin. He was also of the chief editor of the Dictionary of Irish Biography.
Fanning's partner of 44 years, Virginia Caffrey, predeceased him in 2014, with whom he had three children.
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