Operation Demetrius and its Aftermath: A New History of the Use of Internment without Trial in Northern Ireland 197175
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Operation Demetrius and its Aftermath: A New History of the Use of Internment without Trial in Northern Ireland 197175
By (Author) Martin J. McCleery
Manchester University Press
Manchester University Press
2nd June 2015
United Kingdom
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Tertiary Education
941.60824
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Hardback
200
Width 156mm, Height 234mm
Description
This book examines the use of internment without trial in Northern Ireland between 1971 and 1975. This research provides a more comprehensive account of internment and assesses previously unexplored aspects of its use. The book considers the high politics and intelligence surrounding the introduction of internment and in doing so accepted narratives regarding the measure are challenged. The book also highlights long-term and short-term consequences which developed from the internment period; some of which have not been given adequate consideration before. In addition this book traces the evolution of 'The Troubles' outside of Belfast and Derry/Londonderry between 1970 and 1972. It is argued that the development of the dynamics of the conflict across the whole of Northern Ireland was certainly more gradual and possibly less inevitable than has been previously identified. -- .
Reviews
A serious and lucid analysis of one of the most controversial episodes in the history of the British state and army since the end of the war.
Paul Bew, Emeritus Professor, Queens University Belfast and author of Ireland: The Politics of Enmity
A forensic analysis of the political and operational consequences of internment without trial in Northern Ireland. McCleery has marshalled a wealth of original sources and delivered a valuable contribution to the literature on Northern Irelands Troubles.
Edward Burke, Assistant Professor in International Relations, University of Nottingham
Well-researched and well-argued, this is the go-to book on internment.
Samantha Newbery, Reader in International Security, University of Salford, Manchester
Martin McCleery has produced a brilliant panoramic view of the policy of internment introduced in Northern Ireland in August of 1971, based on superb research, clever analysis and careful thought. This is a tour de force.
Margaret O Callaghan, Reader in History and Politics, School of History Anthropology Philosophy and Politics, Queens University Belfast
Author Bio
Martin J. McCleery is a Visiting Fellow at the Moore Institute, NUI Galway
