British Spies and Irish Rebels - British Intelligence and Ireland, 1916-1945

The turbulent story of the English/Irish intelligence battle of the first half of the 20th century.

About the author

Paul McMahon

Summary

Using recently opened archives, this book provides new insights into the history of the British intelligence community and helps explain Anglo-Irish relations during a time of momentous change. The lessons it draws still echo today, as Britain contends with the threat posed by violent militants, whether from Ireland or further afield.

Product details

• Authors: Paul McMahon, Paul (Customer Opt-In) McMahon
• Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.04.2011
• EAN: 9781843836568
• ISBN: 978-1-84383-656-8
• No. of pages: 540
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 235 mm x 28 mm
• Weight: 804 g
• Illustrations: 37 b/w, 1 line illus.
• Series: History of British Intelligence; History of British Intelligenc; History of British Intelligence
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > History > 20th century (up to 1945)