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Armed Struggle: The History of the IRA

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September 4, 2008
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A timely work of major historical importance, examining the whole spectrum of events from the 1916 Easter Rising to the current and ongoing peace process, fully updated with a new afterword for the paperback edition. ‘An essential book … closely-reasoned, formidably intelligent and utterly compelling … required reading across the political spectrum … important and riveting’ Roy Foster, The Times ‘An outstanding new book on the IRA … a calm, rational but in the end devastating deconstruction of the IRA’ Henry McDonald, Observer ‘Superb … the first full history of the IRA and the best overall account of the organization. English writes to the highest scholarly standards … Moreover, he writes with the common reader in mind: he has crafted a fine balance of detail and analysis and his prose is clear, fresh and jargon-free … sets a new standard for debate on republicanism’ Peter Hart, Irish Times 'The one book I recommend for anyone trying to understand the craziness and complexity of the Northern Ireland tragedy.’ Frank McCourt, author of Angela’s Ashes Read more

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Publisher Picador; Reprints edition (September 4, 2008)
Publication date September 4, 2008
Language English
File size 3591 KB
Text-to-Speech Enabled
Screen Reader Supported
Enhanced typesetting Enabled
X-Ray Not Enabled

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Armed Struggle
One of the world's most sophisticated guerrilla movements, the Provisional IRA conducted a variety of operations within Northern Ireland for decades. Unlike many other "national liberation movements", the PIRA operated in an industrially-developed, "First World" nation. What was the nature of this organization, how did it gain supporters, what were it's grievances and how legitimate were they? Richard English attempts to answer some of these questions in this excellent book on the PIRA. He dedicates some of the book to previous incarnations of the Irish armed movement (the first-generation IRA struggle against the British after WW1; the falling out between the IRA and the newly-founded Irish state which ultimately led to the Irish Civil War; the IRA activity during WW2; and the IRA "border campaign" of the 1950's) but most of the book is devoted to describing the PIRA and some subsequent split offs like the Irish National Liberation Army, and the Official IRA, which the PIRA was actually a split-off of but eventually overshadowed in significance. Coverage is dedicated to all the significant periods of PIRA history: the Civil Rights movement & the Troubles which they were born out of, the "prison war", and the protracted and difficult peace process. Trace elements of the PIRA still remain (like the Continuity IRA and the Real IRA) still remain in Northern Ireland, and sectarian tension and strife remain high, with Irish and Protestant neighborhoods just as divided and bitter as they were in years past, but at least the violent tit-for-tat between the PIRA and loyalist/UK military forces came to an end, after the loss of almost 4,000 lives and many more bombings, violence and terror enforced by both sides. English's book does an excellent job describing the situation and how it got to that point, why the PIRA believed the things they did and acted the way they did, etc. Highly recommended. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2013 by G.E.
Very Well Written and Balanced *4.5 Stars*
This book presents a very thoughtful analysis of the conflict in Northern Ireland (and its historical precursors) and does so in an eminently readable style. I would highly recommend this book to anyone already well informed on the subject as well as to someone just cutting his or her teeth on the subject. To someone just broaching the subject, I would suggest that he or she read it with a timeline close to hand -- much is covered, and one can get lost in the myriad of people and events involved. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2019 by area man
A Potent Force to Be Reckoned With!!
The longest guerilla war in history was a terrible struggle for millions of Irishmen/women but hopefully the Peace Accord will prevail
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2018 by Curtis Wells
Clear and concise
This book clearly and concisely depicts the truth behind Ireland's struggles with England and the loyalists. I highly recommend this book.
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2022 by Paul
Fantastic read, extremely detailed account...
I just finished the book Armed Struggle by Richard English. I have come to love this book, a very well written and detailed account of the I.R.A. from start to the Peace Agreement. While the later of the book mainly details the Provos its still a great book. He is non biased in his writing and exactly what i was looking for. I highly recomend this book to anyone interested in the i.r.a. and its history and motivations through out its inception. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2010 by Comrade Red
Though I am only half-way through this wonderful book, I must say that Richard English produced ...
Though I am only half-way through this wonderful book, I must say that Richard English produced what I believe will be the definitive history of the Irish Republican Army. Long a student of Irish history, I am not new to the IRA and what motivated them. I can't get enough of this fine book, and I will be recommending it to my intellectually curious friends. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2017 by Jerry Thiel
Armed Strugle
To much info., repetitive and way to long to explain the Troubles in Ireland. It goes back and forth and a little difficult to keep up with.
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2013 by irish lad
Not really chronological
This book drove me insane. It is loosely organized by date, but broken up into what the different factions were doing. Here is what was happening in jail 1981 to 86, here is what the IRA was doing 1981 to 86, here is what was happening politically 1981 to 86. This leads to a lot of repetition that could have been avoided by covering everything chronologically. I'm sure it made sense to the author but I found it obnoxious and a waste of my time. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2017 by Marisa M
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