A Secret History of the IRA

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Binding: Hardcover EAN: 9780141028767 ISBN: 0141028769 Label: Penguin Books Manufacturer: Penguin Books Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 740 Publication Date: 2007-01 Publisher: Penguin Books Studio: Penguin Books
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Editorial Reviews: For decades, the British and Irish had 'got used to' a situation without parallel in Europe: a cold, ferocious, persistent campaign of bombing and terror of extraordinary duration and inventiveness. At the heart of that campaign lies one man: Gerry Adams. From the outbreak of the troubles to the present day, he has been an immensely influential figure. The most compelling question about the IRA is: how did a man who condoned atrocities that resulted in huge numbers of civilian deaths also become the guiding light behind the peace process? Moloney's book is now updated to encompass the anxious and uneasy peace that has prevailed to 2007.
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: MUST READ___CRITICALLY!!!! Comment: Great to be the first to review this important, but very biased "History". I forgive the author for not being an objective historian---but---Why,I asked myself are the Brits publishing this? Read it,as you must if you have an interest in the subject matter,but don't miss the aim of the author in regard to Gerry Adams. Then read as much more as you can find to get a balanced perspective. Many people died,and not too long ago,so many have bones to pick as this author clearly does. Do not expect objective history about Ireland ever!! Saoirse! More Reviews