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Defending Ireland: The Irish State and Its Enemies Since 1922
Defending Ireland The Irish State and Its Enemies Since 1922 Author:Eunan O'Halpin This is the first study to investigate the interlinked problems of domestic security and national defence in Ireland. Professor Eunan O'Halpin describes the development of the army and police since 1922. He examines how the emerging Irish state tried to balance an absolute commitment to military neutrality and independent defence with the need f... more »or close co-operation with Britain in dealing with perceived republican and communist threats.« less