'Tremendous ... If you are to read only one book about the modern IRA, this should be it'

Irish Times

South Armagh was described as 'Bandit Country' by Merlyn Rees when he was Northern Ireland Secretary and for nearly three decades it has been the most dangerous posting in the world for a British soldier.

Toby Harnden has stripped away the myth and propaganda associated with South Armagh to produce one of the most compelling and important books of the Troubles. Drawing on secret documents and interviews in South Armagh's recent history, he tells the inside story of how the IRA came close to bringing the British state to its knees. For the first time, the identities of the men behind the South Quay and Manchester bombings are revealed. Packed with new information, 'BANDIT COUNTRY' penetrates the IRA and the security forces in South Armagh.

'Bandit Country' was a description given to South Armagh by Melvyn Rees when he was Northern Ireland secretary, and for three decades it has been the most dangerous posting for British soldiers. In this title Tony Harnden strips away the myth and draws on secret documents and interviews with key protagonists to present a full and accurate picture. 16pp b/w photos.