The Secret Army: The Ira 1916-1979

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The Secret Army is the definitive work on the Irish Republican Army. It is an absorbing account of a movement that has had a profound effect on the shaping of the modern Irish state. A culmination of twenty-five years of work it reflects Bells unique access to the leadership of the Republican movement. His contacts with all involved -- including British politicians policemen and arms smugglers -- explain why The Secret Army remains the fundamental book on the subject. This edition is a complete revision and includes vast quantities of new information.