The Thin Green Line: A History Of The Royal Ulster Constabulary GC 1922-2001 - Rilegato

Doherty, Richard

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 1844150585 ISBN 13: 9781844150588

Casa editrice: Pen & Sword, 2004

Riassunto

Formed out of the Royal Irish Constabulary at the time of Partition, the RUC's history is predictably a turbulent one right through to its replacement in 2001 by the Police Service of Northern Ireland. Few police forces in the world have suffered so grievously as the RUC and this book is a fitting memorial to the sacrifices made in the interests of the civil population it was determined to protect. Throughout its history, it has not only had to perform normal police duties but contain the ever present IRA threat. In 1969, the climate changed and ushered in a new and even more violent era of sectarian strife. The emergence of extreme nationalist organizations posed grave problems and, with the RUC in a prime role, the position of the Chief Constable was hugely important. This book tells the story of a remarkable police force without fear or favor. Ironically its reward for containing a hugely challenging internal security situation and at the same time policing the community traditionally was its disbandment.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Pen & Sword
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1844150585
• ISBN 13: 9781844150588
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 310
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile