Operation Demetrius and its Aftermath by Martin J Mccleery

Operation Demetrius and its Aftermath by Martin J Mccleery

Provides a more comprehensive account of internment and assesses previously unexplored aspects of its use. Drawing on archival sources the high politics and intelligence surrounding the introduction of internment are considered and in doing so accepted narratives regarding the measure are challenged. -- .

‘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, Queen’s 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 Ireland’s 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, Queen’s University Belfast

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Martin J. McCleery is a Visiting Fellow at the Moore Institute, NUI Galway

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ISBN 13	9781526150264
ISBN 10	1526150263
Title	Operation Demetrius and its Aftermath
Author	Martin J Mccleery
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Manchester University Press
Year published	2020-04-15
Number of pages	200
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