Edwards, Aaron

Agents of Influence: Britain's Secret Intelligence War Against the IRA

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ISBN 13:: 9781785373411
author:: Edwards, Aaron
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Merrion Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 22.6 x 15.3 centimeters (0.43 kg
Genre:: History, Europe, Ireland,
Condition:: New
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Agents of Influence: Britain's Secret Intelligence War Against the IRA By Aaron Edwards, Merrion Press, 2021 For decades, the Northern Ireland Troubles were marked by violence and sectarianism. Behind the scenes, British Intelligence was secretly working to undermine Irish republicanism. Recruited as 'agents of influence', these spies infiltrated the IRA and Sinn Féin, gathering crucial intelligence that would eventually help bring an end to the armed struggle. Using recently declassified TOP SECRET documents and first-hand testimonies, historian Aaron Edwards reveals the shocking story of how British Intelligence manipulated key figures in Irish republicanism. With explosive new revelations about prominent republicans like Martin McGuinness and Freddie Scappaticci, this book offers a rare glimpse into the betrayal at the heart of Irish republicanism during one of the most tumultuous periods in recent history. Edwards' meticulously researched account sheds light on the spy masters behind the scenes, their strategies and tactics, and operations across Europe and beyond. This is a gripping and thought-provoking story that will appeal to anyone interested in the complex and often hidden world of espionage during the Troubles.

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