David Trimble : peacemaker
Walker, Stephen (Journalist)2025
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Nobel laureate, party leader, peacemaker, first minister and statesman – David Trimble had many roles. But what is the real story behind the man who made headlines and changed lives?In this definitive biography of Trimble's life and death, award-winning journalist Stephen Walker vividly details how a shy Belfast academic changed the political landscape of Northern Ireland.Written with the cooperation of his widow, Lady Trimble, and their grown-up children, Peacemaker offers unparalleled insights into the life of the first person to be elected first minister of Northern Ireland and the most significant unionist leader since the creation of Northern Ireland in 1921. From the beginning of his political career in the dark days of the Troubles, to bringing unionism and nationalism together to end decades of division and violence and secure peace, Trimble's personal journey mirrors the story of Northern Ireland itself.In this first biography to chart Trimble's life and death award-winning journalist Stephen Walker vividly details how this shy Belfast academic changed the political landscape of Northern Ireland.
Príomhtheideal:
David Trimble : peacemaker / Stephen Walker.
Údar:
Walker, Stephen (Journalist), author
Inphrionta:
Dublin : Gill Books, 2025.
Leathanaigh in ord:
1 online resource (xii, 451 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (black and white, and colour)
Nótaí:
Includes bibliographical references and index.Description based on print version record.
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Print version :
ISBN:
9781804581933 (ePub ebook)
Rangúchán Dewey:
941.60824092
I dteanga:
English
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Réimse:
Trimble, W. D. (W. David)Politicians -- Northern Ireland -- BiographyNorthern Ireland -- Politics and government -- 1968-1998Northern Ireland -- Politics and government -- 1998-BiographyBiography & non-fiction proseBiography: historical, political & militaryPolitical leaders & leadershipBiographyCurrent Affairs & Politics
BRN:
3785975