The Secret Army: A History Of The Ira 1916-1970
Edition: First Edition
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Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some visible wear and creasing around edges. The book appears to be wrapped in a protective plastic sleeve. Page Condition: Good, light foxing on top of block. Markings: Previous owner on FEP. Binding: intact, some rubbing on edges
A landmark work of Irish political and military history, The Secret Army: A History of the IRA 1916-1970 chronicles the rise, evolution, and inner workings of the Irish Republican Army across more than five decades of conflict, ideology, and struggle. J. Bowyer Bell, a respected authority on political violence and insurgency, presents a meticulously researched account that traces the IRA's origins in the Easter Rising of 1916 through its fractured campaigns and internal schisms up to 1970. Drawing on interviews, archival sources, and firsthand accounts, Bell illustrates how the organisation adapted — and at times faltered — in the face of shifting political landscapes on both sides of the Irish border. Written with scholarly rigour yet a compelling narrative drive, this authoritative history remains an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand one of the twentieth century's most complex and consequential paramilitary organisations.
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Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some visible wear and creasing around edges. The book appears to be wrapped in a protective plastic sleeve. Page Condition: Good, light foxing on top of block. Markings: Previous owner on FEP. Binding: intact, some rubbing on edges
A landmark work of Irish political and military history, The Secret Army: A History of the IRA 1916-1970 chronicles the rise, evolution, and inner workings of the Irish Republican Army across more than five decades of conflict, ideology, and struggle. J. Bowyer Bell, a respected authority on political violence and insurgency, presents a meticulously researched account that traces the IRA's origins in the Easter Rising of 1916 through its fractured campaigns and internal schisms up to 1970. Drawing on interviews, archival sources, and firsthand accounts, Bell illustrates how the organisation adapted — and at times faltered — in the face of shifting political landscapes on both sides of the Irish border. Written with scholarly rigour yet a compelling narrative drive, this authoritative history remains an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand one of the twentieth century's most complex and consequential paramilitary organisations.
