The Ulster Tales captures the lives and experiences of ten individuals from mainland Britain who found themselves caught up in the Northern Irish Troubles. Each has a very distinct story to tell according to their role and position. The first 'tale' is that of Simon Hoggart, The Guardian journalist who reported in Belfast and Londonderry from the outset. The military angle is covered by the GOC at a critical moment (General Sir Richard Lawson), a young soldier in The Green Howards from Barnsley and by Anne Blair, who was widowed at Warrenpoint. A member of MI5 and a key source handler represent the Intelligence effort. The political perspective is given by Tom King, the Secretary of State at the time of the Anglo-Irish Agreement, who narrowly avoided assassination. We hear of the role of a top civil servant, Sir John Blelloch closely connected with the 1981 Hunger Strike. The Policeman's Tale is that of a young Met officer who transferred to the RUC and nearly became Chief Constable.Through the experiences of these ten, very different individuals, the momentous events in the Province are graphically described. Thanks to the Author's exceptional knowledge and access, the reader gains a unique and privileged insight into thepolitical, military and industrial aspects of this troubled period.As well as being a tribute to those who dedicated their lives to the fight against terrorism, The Ulster Tales is an original and interesting way of gaining a better understanding of the ever complex Northern Ireland situation.
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Ulster Tales
12. März 2012
Von objective olive
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Ulster Tales is a fast, informative and interesting read. Pictures add to the text. If you don't have a clue about "The Troubles" and want a both-sides picture, this is the book for you.
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the ulster tales
19. September 2011
Von steff lane
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spent a long period of my military career in ulster during troubles,and worked with some of contributers.
puts a new spin on things that i never appreciated whilst involved in counter terrorist activities,from the start to around 1986.
very good,thanks to the author for "rounding up"some of the events and political decisions made,which at the time sometimes seemed to be questionable to say the least!
also good to see the the history of the participants after they retired or ceased to be involved,glad to hear ,in the main,that normal life goes on.
book goes into my personal library concerning the army's involvement ,and mine ,in ulster.
puts a new spin on things that i never appreciated whilst involved in counter terrorist activities,from the start to around 1986.
very good,thanks to the author for "rounding up"some of the events and political decisions made,which at the time sometimes seemed to be questionable to say the least!
also good to see the the history of the participants after they retired or ceased to be involved,glad to hear ,in the main,that normal life goes on.
book goes into my personal library concerning the army's involvement ,and mine ,in ulster.
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