Holding the Line - Sir John Hermon - RUC Chief Constable - Troubles Autobiography

Holding the Line: An Autobiography by Sir John Hermon, Chief Constable of the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) from 1980 to 1989.

A fascinating first-hand account of the Troubles from one of the most prominent figures in Northern Ireland's policing and security establishment.

Hermon recounts his police career and the challenges of leading the RUC through a period marked by the hunger strikes, IRA and loyalist violence, political upheaval, the Anglo-Irish Agreement and major public-order confrontations.

The book also addresses controversies surrounding policing and security policy, including the "shoot-to-kill" allegations and the Stalker investigation.

Rather than an outside historian's interpretation, this is Hermon's own account of the decisions, pressures and political relationships he encountered during nine turbulent years as Chief Constable.

An interesting primary account for readers of Irish and Northern Irish history, the Troubles, the RUC, policing and political memoirs.

1997 Gill & Macmillan hardback edition with original dust jacket and photographic illustrations.

Very good used condition for its age. Clean and solid overall, with light age and storage wear to the dust jacket and minor age-related marking to the outer page edges. Please see photographs for condition.

Collection available in Gorey, Co. Wexford, or postage anywhere in Ireland at the buyer's expense.