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Out of the ashes, an oral history of the provisional Irish Republican movement (Social movements vs terrorism), Robert W. White

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Robert W. White

an oral history of the provisional Irish Republican movement (Social movements vs terrorism)

Out of the Ashes is the definitive history of the Provisional Irish Republican movement, from its formation at the outset of the modern 'Troubles, ' up to and after their official disarmament in 2005. Robert White, a prolific observer of the IRA and Sinn Féin's activities, has amassed an incomparable body of interview material from leading members of the organization over a thirty-year period. In this defining study, the interviewees' perspectives provide extraordinary insights, not only into the inner workings of the paramilitary group, but also the complex motivations that provoked their violent actions, their eventual reform, and the mind-set of 'dissidents' who refused to lay down their arms. Those interviewed stem from every stage of the Provisionals' history, from founding figures such as Seán Mac Stiofáin, Ruari Ó Brádaigh, and Joe Cahill to the new generation who replaced them: Danny Morrison, Martin McGuinness, Marian Price, and Brendan Hughes, amongst others. Their oral perspectives provide completely unique insights into key moments within the movement's history, highlighting the real motives behind the violence that caused worldwide consternation. Out of the Ashes is a pioneering history that breaks new ground in defining how the Provisional Republican groups operated and survived from within their own ranks, and how they continued to act under international pressures to disband.--, Provided by Publisher

Pt. I, Introduction : -- 1. Social movements versus terrorism -- 2. Resistance (1170-1923)Pt. II, An oral history : -- 3. Keeping the faith (1023-1962) -- 4. Civil rights and revolutionary politics (1962-1969) -- 5. The split (August 1969-January 1970) -- 6. War (January 1970-December 1971) -- 7. The year of victory (1972) -- 8. The provisionals adapt (1973-1974) -- 9. A deadly truce (1975) -- 10. Reorganizing for a long war (1976-1978) -- 11. Stalemate (1978-1980) -- 12. For Bobby (1980-1981) -- 13. The Armalite and the ballot box (1981-1983) -- 14. Adams takes command (1983-1985) -- 15. A second split (1986) -- 16. The plan fails (1987-1990) -- 17. Ceasefire (1990-1994) -- 18. Peace, war, peace (August 1994-July 1997) -- 19. Another split and the Good Friday Agreement (1997-1998) -- 20. Winning the peace (1998-2005)Pt. III, Revolution over the life course and life over the course of the revolution : -- 21. Who stays involved and, if they quit, what do they do? -- 22. Who won the war? Reflections on activism and armed strugglePt. IV, The war is over: the Irish Republican Movement continues (Activism since 2005) : -- 23. Sinn Fein: the war is over, the struggle continues -- 24. The war continues: anti-GFA Irish RepublicansPt. V, Conclusion : -- 25. Understanding the provisionals: a sociological summary