John Hume: The Persuader

by Stephen Walker

Peacemaker, politician, Nobel laureate: John Hume was a titan of Irish political history and a key architect of the Good Friday Agreement, bringing peace to Northern Ireland after decades of conflict.

But who was the real John Hume? What motivated the former history teacher to reach beyond political lines? What sustained him during the bloody years of violence and how did he convince the IRA to end its long-running campaign? How did he persuade...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0717196089
• ISBN13: 9780717196081
• Release Date: December 2023
• Publisher: Gill Books
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.6" x 9.6"