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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.
Synopsis
This study is 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. Not unmindful of the unfolding of history, nor the relevance of events, the focus of this study is on the workings of an organization involved in armed struggle.
The book addresses the functioning of a revolutionary movement, not the theory, or the assumptions of observers. How does the IRA work, and why? Who gets what and at what cost? What are the advantages of secrecy and history - and what are the attractions of the secret army, and to whom?
Booknews
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)