Operation Demetrius and its Aftermath: A New History of the Use of Internment without Trial in Northern Ireland 1971–75 - Softcover

McCleery, Martin J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1526150263 ISBN 13: 9781526150264

Publisher: Manchester University Press, 2020

Synopsis

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. -- .

About this title

About the Author

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

From the Back Cover

Beginning in August 1971, the British Army's Operation Demetrius saw the arrest and imprisonment without trial of some 342 Northern Irish men, on suspicion of terrorist activity. These events would play a substantial role in shaping the conflict.

This startling book draws back the curtain on the use of internment during the Troubles between 1971 and 1975. Drawing on archival sources, Martin McCleery offers a comprehensive account of internment and examines previously unexplored aspects of its use. By considering the high politics and intelligence surrounding the practice, he establishes that the quality of intelligence on both republican and loyalist paramilitaries was of a much better quality than previously thought.

McCleery's account also traces the evolution of the Troubles outside of Belfast and Derry/Londonderry between 1970 and 1972. A detailed study of four towns - Lurgan, Dungannon, Newry and Enniskillen - reveals that the development of the conflict across the whole of Northern Ireland was certainly more gradual and possibly less inevitable than has been previously identified.

This is the definitive work on one of the most controversial episodes in the history of the Northern Ireland conflict.

From the Inside Flap

Beginning in August 1971, the British Army s Operation Demetrius saw the arrest and imprisonment without trial of some 342 Northern Irish men, on suspicion of terrorist activity. These events would play a substantial role in shaping the conflict. This startling book draws back the curtain on the use of internment during the Troubles between 1971 and 1975. Drawing on archival sources, Martin McCleery offers a comprehensive account of internment and examines previously unexplored aspects of its use. By considering the high politics and intelligence surrounding the practice, he establishes that the quality of intelligence on both republican and loyalist paramilitaries was of a much better quality than previously thought.McCleery s account also traces the evolution of the Troubles outside of Belfast and Derry/Londonderry between 1970 and 1972. A detailed study of four towns Lurgan, Dungannon, Newry and Enniskillen reveals that the development of the conflict across the whole of Northern Ireland was certainly more gradual and possibly less inevitable than has been previously identified. This is the definitive work on one of the most controversial episodes in the history of the Northern Ireland conflict.

Edition details

• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1526150263
• ISBN 13: 9781526150264
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 200