Terry Golway es un consumado periodista e historiador cuyo trabajo profundiza en el panorama político, particularmente en lo que respecta al estado de Nueva York. Con un profundo conocimiento de la historia estadounidense y una amplia experiencia en periodismo, ofrece una perspectiva única que une el pasado y el presente. Sus análisis a menudo descubren las complejas dinámicas y motivaciones que dan forma a las arenas políticas. La escritura de Golway es reconocida por su precisión y su capacidad para transmitir información intrincada de manera accesible y atractiva.
In 1871, John Devoy, a young Irishman fighting for Irish independence, came to the United States in exile. Yet even while across the ocean, this Fenian greatly influenced Irish affairs. Terry Golway's suspenseful and assiduously researched biography of Devoy chronicles a lifetime of activism, in which he garnered tremendous financial and moral support within the United States for the cause in Ireland. Devoy was instrumental in both the Easter Rising of 1916 and the creation of the Irish Free State.
A major, surprising new history of New York's most famous political machine-
Tammany Hall-revealing, beyond the vice and corruption, a birthplace of
progressive urban politics.
Focusing on a lesser-known figure in American history, this book highlights the contributions of a Quaker from Rhode Island who played a pivotal role in the southern campaign of the American Revolution. His strategic efforts were instrumental in securing crucial victories that ultimately led to the triumph at Yorktown, shaping the future of American independence. The narrative sheds light on his dedication and the impact of his actions during a transformative period in the nation's history.
Ireland's struggle for freedom reaches back much further into the annals of history than most of us can imagine. Since the eleventh century, when legendary king Brian Boru united the chieftains of Ireland to resist Viking invasion, countless individual leaders have fought to preserve and protect Ireland's political and cul-tural autonomy. In a chronicle of unprecedented breadth and authority, For the Cause of Liberty tells the stories of these heroes -- including both men and women, Catholics and Protestants -- who enabled the Irish to free themselves from the yoke of colonial oppression. Journalist Terry Golway reconstructs the entire thousand-year history of Irish nationalism, covering each benchmark event in Ireland's political evolution and presenting a vivid, epic tale of both the famous and unsung patriots who changed the course of Ireland's history. Among these are Wolfe Tone, a leader of the 1798 rebellion who cut his own throat rather than submit to a hangman; Kevin Barry, executed at age eighteen rather than turn informer on the eve of independence in 1921; and Bobby Sands, an IRA militant who died on a hunger strike in 1981, calling international attention to the conflict in Northern Ireland. The engaging and admirable story of how the Irish have saved themselves, For the Cause of Liberty is a peerless work of scholarship, and it offers a fresh context for the ongoing discussion of Ireland's political future.
John Cardinal O'Connor's legacy as a champion of traditional values and social justice is explored in this poignant tribute. His death in May 2000 marked a significant loss for many, as he was a pioneering figure in reshaping Catholicism to address contemporary societal challenges. O'Connor's commitment to unconditional charity and civil liberties left a lasting impact, and his influence continues to resonate in today's cultural landscape. The book reflects on his openhearted approach and the enduring relevance of his ethical principles.
From Moses to Mandela and others from across time and around the world, this
work features speeches that have changed the world through the sheer power of
their oratory. It sets the speech squarely in its historical context and
details its impact and consequences.
New York University's Glucksman Ireland House opened a quarter-century ago to foster the study of Ireland and Irish America. Alice McDermott writes about her son's Irish awakening; Colum McCann's Joycean essay is a brilliant call to action in defence of immigrants and social justice; Colm Tóibín's first visit to New York coincided with the first St Patrick's Day parade led by a woman; Dan Barry reflects on Frank McCourt's Angela's Ashes; and a new poem by Seamus Heaney written not long before his death. Through deeply personal essays, some of the best-known Irish writers on both sides of the Atlantic commemorate the House's anniversary by examining what has changed, and what has not, in Irish and Irish-American culture, art, identity, and politics since 1993.
Let Every Nation Know is the first book of its kind-a historical biography in Kennedy's own words. Combining a remarkable audio CD of Kennedy's most famous speeches, debates and press conferences with the insights of two of America's preeminent historians, the result is a unique look at the world-changing words and presidency of John F. Kennedy. Robert Dallek, author of the #1 bestselling biography An Unfinished Life, and Terry Golway, author of Washington's General, bring to life the soaring oratory, marvelous wit and the intense drama of Kennedy's words and the events they evoke. "I had forgotten just how powerful these speeches were but the CD brings them to life once more and Dallek and Golway have done a masterful job of putting them into context."-Bob Schieffer, CBS News
