When Ideas Matter: Speeches for an Ethical Republic

by Michael D. Higgins

Book Overview

The President of Ireland since 2011, when he was elected by a final tally of almost 57% of the votes, Michael D. Higgins has used his time in office to setout a vision of what he calls 'an ethical Republic'.

In a series of remarkable and urgent speeches, which are anything but the bland commentaries of a ceremonial head of state, Michael D. Higgins has urged his fellow citizens to consider what makes the good life. He has asked how human...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1786691256
• ISBN13: 9781786691255
• Release Date: November 2017
• Publisher: Head of Zeus
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.0" x 7.7"