Ronan Fanning
IrelandbiographerMale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ronan Fanning is an esteemed Irish historian and biographer, recognized for his scholarly work on modern Irish history and his detailed studies of significant political figures, including Éamon de Valera. His analyses often explore the intricate relationship between public opinion and governmental decision-making in Ireland.
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Ronan Fanning wrote a magnificent history of Ireland entitled Fatal Path: British Government and Irish Revolution 1910-1922.
Political violence was the decisive factor in the creation of the Irish Free State – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-12
Ronan Fanning is a historian who commented on Éamon de Valera's claim to statesmanship.
Micheál Martin’s caution has become a screen he hides behind – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-07
Ronan Fanning is a historian who commented on Éamon de Valera's leadership style and its impact on politics.
What did Éamon de Valera ever do for us? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-23
Ronan Fanning is de Valera's biographer who noted the changes in Ireland's stance as the cold war deepened.
De Valera’s acrimonious relationship with US President Roosevelt’s man in Dublin during Second World War – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-03
Ronan Fanning wrote a biography on Éamon de Valera, highlighting his foreign policy.
‘The whole position in Europe is one of uncertainty and of menace’ – John Mulqueen on Éamon de Valera’s foreign policy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-25
