Beschreibung:
Drawing on interviews with key players and previously unused archival sources, this book offers a fascinating account of a critical period in Fine Gael's history when the party was challenged to define its place in Irish politics.
Based on source material released under the 30 years rule, it examines the largest party in the Irish state in-depth with previously unpublished original material
Introduction 1. A New Ireland? 2. Winning the Party? 3. 1965: The First Failure 4. 1969: The Second Failure 5. From Leader in Crisis to Leader in Government 6. The National Coalition, 1973-77 7. 1980s: New Leader, New Party 8. The Constitutional Crusade 9. A Liberal Ireland? Bibliography