
The Road to Balcombe Street: The IRA Reign of Terror in London, Second Edition
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Narrated by:
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Jon C Dixon
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Steven P. Moysey
About this listen
A pause resisting, real life thriller recounting the story of the Irish Republican Army Active Service Unit, placed in deep cover in London, and their murderous campaign against the British establishment. Equally gripping is the story of the Metropolitan police and their efforts to first identify the elusive group of terrorist, and then apprehend them. This is the true story of a deadly cat and mouse game played out on the streets of London that resulted in the infamous armed stand off at what would later be called the Balcombe Street Siege.
©2015 Dr. Steven P. Moysey (P)2019 Dr. Steven P. MoyseyCritic reviews
"This is the first comprehensive and all-embracing account of the events leading up to the hostage taking incident at Balcombe Street and the successful and peaceful efforts to secure the release of the victims and surrender of the perpetrators." (Lord Peter Imbert, CVO, QPM, DL)
First of all I’d like to point out that I’m Italian and this detailed description of such facts has enlightened me and made me I understood the dynamics unrolled at the time! I read this book with much interest; it has been quite an experience!
The fact that they have made a film of it is another excellent surprise!
What to say out of congratulations for this book, fruit of a huge work to gather documentation ! I advise others to read it!
A very important piece of history! By Enjema
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Very well narrated by Jon C Dixon, once you start to listen you are loathe to stop. Well done Mr Steven Moysey on an excellently written book, from a different perspective.
Excellent account of historical event.
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The author uses a variety of sources from eye witnesses to documents in the public records.
Jon Dixon’s handling of the narration is first rate as he leads you through the story.
Enthralling true story
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Steven Moysey's analysis is sometimes perhaps overly academic for some readers, but gives plenty of context and reminds us of just how fraught the political landscape of the 1970s actually was - for those of us growing up at the time that were fixed on events and not so much the causes.
The narration is slick and well-delivered; the sound quality excellent.
If you're interested in this kind of recent British history, or just want to understand what an accomplished and disciplined terrorist organisation the Provisional IRA really was, then this is the book for you.
Road to Balcombe Street
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The dedication and hours of research that Dr Moysey put into this is nothing short of remarkable. I didn’t know what to expect from this book, but I didn’t foresee it being read as a sort of documentary, rather than actors playing the part with different voices.
As the introduction got underway, I found myself intrigued as it opened my mind and memories back to my childhood days. Funny how certain instances trigger your memory that you have put aside all those years, then suddenly comes back like it was only yesterday. We the public only ever get to hear one side of the story, with this book, we get to hear both. And, with both versions it really makes you stop and think.
Knowing full well that this book has now be made into a film. I tried to visualise certain scenes being played out on screen. However, what you hear and read in book format, is always played out differently on screen. Therefore, I would recommend to all, to listen too this audible version as it will in no way put you off the film.
Compared to some audible books, The Road To Balcombe Street is fairly short, but is highly in depth all the way through from being to end. I am so glad I had a chance to listen to this before the film version Borderland is released to all, as I feel now that I will be able to understand what is being played on screen with more understanding.
So once again, thank you to Dr Moysey for writing this book and many congratulations for this being made into a film, which it so rightly deserves.
The Road To Balcombe Street From Both Sides.
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Comprehensive, Insightful and Enthralling
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Very interesting for those interested in subject
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Very well detailed and precise
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Very Good and informative
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It is apparent from the very beginning that Dr Moysey has left no stone unturned in getting to the truth of the matter, interviewing many of the protagonists prior to writing the book. His sensitive choice of an unknown narrator far from detracting from the story actually enhances it.
All in all a fabulous team effort by Dr Moysey and Jon C Dixon. Well worth a listen
Thorough, Sensitive and Totally Unbiased
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