British Spies and Irish Rebels: British Intelligence and Ireland, 1916-1945

Using recently opened archives, this book provides new insights into the history of the British intelligence community and helps explain Anglo-Irish relations during a time of momentous change. The lessons it draws still echo today, as Britain contends with the threat posed by violent militants, whether from Ireland or further afield.

One of the Irish Times' Books of the Year, 2008
The struggle between British intelligence agencies and Irish revolutionaries has lasted for centuries - and sti...