Hardcover, FINE/FINE, unpriceclipped dj. 320pp, The Book gets behind the Irish/British political talks and explores the prospects of Sinn Fein joining the negotiating 'tabe'.

The long war: The IRA and Sinn Féin, 1985 to today

History

Brendan O'Brien

Europe

O'Brien Press Ltd

The Long War: IRA and Sinn Fein from Armed Struggle to Peace Talks

World

An accessible, clearly-written account of the IRA from its beginnings to today. It covers the origins and history of the organisation, its aims, the political and military thinking which has driven its activities, and the major personalities who have shaped the direction of the movement down through the years. The relationship with the Irish and British governments is examined, as well as the effects of the major bombing campaigns and the 1981 hunger strikes. It also explains the radical shift in thinking which led to the IRA seeking a political way towards the goal of Irish unity rather than pursuing the entrenched 'Brits Out' policy at the point of a gun. The background to the IRA ceasefire, and the many factors which contributed to its ending are looked at, as well as the prospects for a lasting peace in one of the world's most troubled arenas. This is intended as an easy-to-read overview of the IRA and the Northern situation, accessible to both the tourist and the interested general reader.

A Pocket History of the Ira

OʼBrien Press

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