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.
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