‘A serious and lucid analysis of one of the most controversial episodes in the history of the British state and army since the end of the war.’
Paul Bew, Emeritus Professor, Queen’s University Belfast and author of Ireland: The Politics of Enmity

‘A forensic analysis of the political and operational consequences of internment without trial in Northern Ireland. McCleery has marshalled a wealth of original sources and delivered a valuable contribution to the literature on Northern Ireland’s Troubles.’
Edward Burke, Assistant Professor in International Relations, University of Nottingham

‘Well-researched and well-argued, this is the go-to book on internment.’
Samantha Newbery, Reader in International Security, University of Salford, Manchester

‘Martin McCleery has produced a brilliant panoramic view of the policy of internment introduced in Northern Ireland in August of 1971, based on superb research, clever analysis and careful thought. This is a tour de force.’
Margaret O’ Callaghan, Reader in History and Politics, School of History Anthropology Philosophy and Politics, Queen’s University Belfast

Introduction
1 Prelude to internment
2 High politics, intelligence and the introduction of internment
3 Legacies of internment
4 The evolution of ‘The Troubles’ outside of Belfast and Derry before internment
5 The evolution of ‘The Troubles’ outside of Belfast and Derry after internment
6 Conclusion
Bibliography
Index