Using recently opened archives, this book provides new insights into the history of the British intelligence community and helps explain Anglo-Irish relations during a time of momentous change. The lessons it draws still echo today, as Britain contends with the threat posed by violent militants, whether from Ireland or further afield.
The Shadow of Guevara is an intense, fast-paced thriller set in revolutionary Cuba. It focuses on Che Guevara, Fidel Castro, and their fellow radicalised soldiers.Pablo, a young peasant labourer, begins the sugar harvest of 1957 as a mentally and physically abused character on the farm where he works in Bayamo, Cuba. Running away to join the Revolution’s cause, Pablo finds Castro’s men, and becomes an aide to Che Guevara. But Guevara’s full nature is unclear to Pablo. He must ask himself to what degree he is willing to follow Guevara down a path of violence to achieve the goals of supposed freedom and equality.
This comprehensive and engaging overview of the history of Irish forestry relates historical events to present-day concerns and controversies, drawing out general themes that echo throughout the centuries. It will appeal to anyone who cares about the Irish landscape and environment.