The IRA, 1968-2000: An Analysis of a Secret Army

by J. Bowyer Bell

Overview

Based on thousands of interviews over 35 years with the leaders and members of the Republican movement and the IRA itself, as well as the Irish, British and Americans involved in the Troubles, the focus of this study is on the workings of an organization involved in armed struggle.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780714650708
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/01/2000
Series:	Political Violence , #7
Pages:	376
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Nature of the Armed Struggle; Chapter 1 The Irish Arena; Chapter 2 Analysis and Reality; Chapter 3 Ideology: The Dream Structured; Chapter 4 Recruitment; Chapter 5 Individuals; Chapter 6 Organization; Chapter 7 Command and Control; Chapter 8 Maintenance; Chapter 9 Communications; Chapter 10 Deployment; Chapter 11 Intelligence; Chapter 12 Campaign; Chapter 13 The Enemy; Chapter 14 Endgame; Epilogue Sources; Index;

Editorial Reviews

An international security consultant explains the functioning and dynamics of the revolutionary movement, examining how the IRA is structured, has evolved, and has changed over a period of over 30 years. Chapters setting the stage and summarizing the region's history are followed by discussion of the many facets of the IRAs revolutionary politics and practice, including recruitment, individuals, the organization, command and control, maintenance, communications, deployment, intelligence, campaign, and the enemy. Includes musings on the future of the struggle but no suggested solutions. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

'Among the book"s many strengths is its assessment of the application of the IRA's ideology in daily practice of revolutionary war and politics, particularly against the backdrop of the ongoing Northern Ireland peace process.' - Homeland Security Newsletter

'An eye-opening study.' - Ducas

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