Download or read book The Road to Balcombe Street written by Steve Moysey and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-10-09 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Road to Balcombe Street: The IRA Reign of Terror in London is the highly detailed account and analysis of law enforcement negotiation lessons learned from the infamous hostage standoff between the London Metropolitan Police (the Met) and four members of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) in the winter of 1975. With eye-witness and first-hand testimony, this book examines the events leading up to the clash and their political context as well as how both sides handled the hostage situation and the strategies and tactics used by the police to safely diffuse the volatile situation. Comprehensive and readable, The Road to Balcombe Street: The IRA Reign of Terror in London looks at not only the six days making up the standoff but places the confrontation in unique historical context by giving a detailed summary of IRA activity in London in the years leading up to the siege. In addition, this vital study explores the aftershocks arising from the apprehension of the IRA team as well as the hostage negotiation lessons learned in the conflict. This useful resource also features a thorough bibliography and list of electronic resources. The Road to Balcombe Street: The IRA Reign of Terror in London is a useful resource for practicing law enforcement negotiating teams and professionals; history, sociology, and social psychology students and educators; and general readers as well.
Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland written by Patrick Hanks and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-11-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing entries for more than 45,000 English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, Cornish, and immigrant surnames, The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland is the ultimate reference work on family names of the UK. The Dictionary includes every surname that currently has more than 100 bearers. Each entry contains lists of variant spellings of the name, an explanation of its origins (including the etymology), lists of early bearers showing evidence for formation and continuity from the date of formation down to the 19th century, geographical distribution, and, where relevant, genealogical and bibliographical notes, making this a fully comprehensive work on family names. This authoritative guide also includes an introductory essay explaining the historical background, formation, and typology of surnames and a guide to surnames research and family history research. Additional material also includes a list of published and unpublished lists of surnames from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Download or read book Eccentric Britain written by Benedict Le Vay and published by Bradt Travel Guides. This book was released on 2005 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A delightful romp around the British Isles searching out the mad marquess, the eccentric earl, the barmy baron, and the daft duke and gathering a fair collection of crackpot inventors, weird adventurers and fascinatingly and not to mention insanely curious customs along the way. All of which make this rainy little island home to that remarkable breed of individual - the British eccentric.This expanded book still doesn't tell you where Stonehenge is, but it does tell you where ten spookier stone circles are where there will be no crowds, no admission charges and no parking problems... This is a book for the intelligent, humorous, curious tourist who doesn't go with the crowd. It is also a great armchair read that has been known to have readers weeping with mirth at the weird ways of the British.
Download or read book The roads of England Wales written by Charles Howard (of the Cyclists' touring club.) and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book England in the 1970s A Decade of Transformation and Turbulence written by Laura Logan and published by Richards Education. This book was released on with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a captivating journey through one of the most transformative and tumultuous decades in British history with "England in the 1970s: A Decade of Transformation and Turbulence." This meticulously crafted guide delves into the political upheavals, economic challenges, cultural shifts, and technological innovations that defined the era. Discover the impact of pivotal political events, from the rise and fall of Edward Heath's government to the tumultuous strikes and the Winter of Discontent. Examine the economic crises that shook the nation, including the 1973 Oil Crisis and the consequential IMF loan, and explore how these events reshaped the British economy. Immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural landscape, marked by the rise of glam rock and punk, the emergence of iconic bands like The Clash and Sex Pistols, and the influential films and literature of the time. Learn about the technological breakthroughs, from the introduction of video recorders and personal computers to the advent of early video games. Understand the profound social changes that swept through the country, including shifts in family dynamics, the changing role of women, and the rise of environmental awareness. Relive the noteworthy events that captured the public's imagination, from the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II to the infamous IRA bombings. "England in the 1970s" offers a comprehensive look at the decade's sports achievements, entertainment milestones, and the lasting legacy of this era. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a fan of 70s culture, or simply curious about how this decade shaped modern Britain, this guide provides an engaging and insightful exploration of a remarkable period. Join us as we revisit the legacy of the 1970s and its enduring impact on the present day.
Download or read book Black s Guide to England and Wales written by Adam and Charles Black (Firm) and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 834 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Black s Guide to the South Eastern Counties of England Kent Sussex Hampshire and the Isle of Wight written by Adam BLACK (Publisher, and BLACK (Charles) Publisher.) and published by . This book was released on 1861 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of the Northern Ireland Conflict written by Gordon Gillespie and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-03-15 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of the Northern Ireland Conflict provides an accessible and comprehensive study of the conflict and peace process in Northern Ireland from the 1960s to 2016. The second edition of the book expands on the references relating to individuals, organizations and events of the Northern Ireland Troubles and adds material on significant subsequent developments. This the work provides a unique view of developments since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. While widely heralded as the end of the Northern Ireland conflict the agreement instead witnessed the beginning of a new series of political difficulties to be addressed. The Historical Dictionary of the Northern Ireland Conflict is the first significant reference work to examine many of the issues related to political and cultural conflicts and dealing with the past which have grown in intensity since 1998. Many of these themes will be relevant to students of post-conflict societies in other areas of the world. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of the Historical Dictionary of the Northern Ireland Conflict contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture.
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Download or read book Pleasurable Kingdom written by Jonathan Balcombe and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2006-05-02 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The recognition of animal pain and stress, once controversial, is now acknowledged by legislation in many countries, but there is no formal recognition of animals' ability to feel pleasure. Pleasurable Kingdom is the first book for lay-readers to present new evidence that animals--like humans--enjoy themselves. It debunks the popular perception that life for most is a continuous, grim struggle for survival and the avoidance of pain. Instead it suggests that creatures from birds to baboons feel good thanks to play, sex, touch, food, anticipation, comfort, aesthetics, and more. Combining rigorous evidence, elegant argument and amusing anecdotes, leading animal behavior researcher Jonathan Balcombe proposes that the possibility of positive feelings in creatures other than humans has important ethical ramifications for both science and society.
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Download or read book Wasted Years Wasted Lives Volume 1 written by Ken Wharton and published by Helion and Company. This book was released on 2013-07-19 with total page 619 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first volume in this two-part oral history brings to life the experiences of British Army soldiers during the Troubles in the mid 1970s. British Army veteran Ken Wharton has written extensively on the bitter conflict in Northern Ireland, shedding light on the experiences and sacrifices of British military and police. Though often overlooked by historians, many of these committed soldiers and peacekeepers lost their lives in the fighting. Combining his own personal experience with meticulous research and firsthand testimonies from fellow soldiers, Wharton takes reders into the dangerous streets of the Ardoyne and New Lodge, of Andersonstown, Turf Lodge and Ballymurphy, and of the Creggan in Londonderry and the Derrybeg in Newry. He is equally candid and critical of the Loyalist paramilitaries and the Republicans, as well as the Irish-Americans and their political stooges in the US Government. This book is for anyone who wishes to look back and try to understand the madness inflicted upon several generations of innocent Irish and British people.
Download or read book A St Helena Who s who written by Arnold Chaplin and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
