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Many of our Best Lie There

by Molyneux, Derek & Darren Kelly

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€ 19.99

ISBN: 9781806900008

The explosive conclusion to Ireland's revolutionary saga - where former comrades turn guns on each other in Dublin's blood-soaked streets and a nation's dream of freedom becomes a nightmare of civil war.

Many of Our Best Lie There explores unforgettable characters and stories, such as the almost supernatural warnings ignored before Michael Collins, Ireland's most charismatic leader, met his tragic fate. Follow legendary figures like Harry Boland, Ernie O'Malley and Joe O'Connor as they navigate betrayal, capture and the psychological scars of revolution.

Gripping military action unfolds from seaborne National Army landings to mass IRA prison escapes, as urban guerrilla warfare brings Dublin to its knees and former allies turn their guns on each other.

Dark historical truths reveal 'The Terror' - the state-sanctioned brutality that averaged more than one frequently botched execution per day in January 1923, showing how revolutionary ideals corrupted under the pressure of civil war.

No other series puts you this close to the action, in the trenches and safe houses with the actual participants. This isn't just military history - it's friendship betrayed, ideals corrupted and a nation's birth trauma that still echoes today. Think Game of Thrones, but it really happened - in Ireland's bloodiest year.

This is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how modern Ireland was truly born - not just in the glory of 1916–1921, but in the ashes of civil war.

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Date of Publication: 01/02/2026

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