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British Spies and Irish Rebels: British Intelligence and Ireland, 1916-1945
Paul McMahon
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Paperback. 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. Series: History of British Intelligence. Num Pages: 540 pages, 38, 37 black and white, 1 line drawing. BIC Classification: HBLL; JPSH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 40. Weight in Grams: 884. British Intelligence and Ireland 1916-1945. Series: History of British Intelligence. 540 pages, 38, 37 black and white, 1 line drawing. 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. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HBLL; JPSH. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 39. Weight: 888.
One of the Irish Times' Books of the Year, 2008 The struggle between British intelligence agencies and Irish revolutionaries has lasted for centuries - and still goes on. But it was at its most intense during the first half of the twentieth century. Ireland experienced a bloody rebellion, bitter partition and a stuttering march towards independence. Britain grappled with imperial decline and world war, while government agencies were worrying about being stabbed in the back by their Irish neighbour. Using recently opened archives, this book reveals for the first time how intelligence and intelligence agencies shaped Anglo-Irish relations ... Read more
One of the Irish Times' Books of the Year, 2008 The struggle between British intelligence agencies and Irish revolutionaries has lasted for centuries - and still goes on. But it was at its most intense during the first half of the twentieth century. Ireland experienced a bloody rebellion, bitter partition and a stuttering march towards independence. Britain grappled with imperial decline and world war, while government agencies were worrying about being stabbed in the back by their Irish neighbour. Using recently opened archives, this book reveals for the first time how intelligence and intelligence agencies shaped Anglo-Irish relations ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Series
History of British Intelligence
Condition
New
Number of Pages
540
Place of Publication
Woodbridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843836568
SKU
V9781843836568
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Reviews for British Spies and Irish Rebels: British Intelligence and Ireland, 1916-1945
Melds impressive research and analysis with an entertaining writing style. JOURNAL OF IRISH AND SCOTTISH STUDIES An important study which sheds much new and valuable light on Anglo-Irish relations in this period. CONTEMPORARY REVIEW This exemplary book is the definitive study of its subject. THE MILITARY TIMES The ... Read more