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The Sunday Times
`Students of government will find Powell's book a treasure trove'
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`fascinating and fast-moving... an extraordinary book'
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very comprehensive, without being heavy going,
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This review is from: Great Hatred, Little Room: Making Peace in Northern Ireland (Hardcover)
As someone who bought this book to learn more about the diplomacy behind the northern ireland agreement, I found it both comprehensive and easy to understand. Jonathan Powell delievers a very unbiased account, with some interesting insights into what a massive uphill struggle conflict resolution is. I recommend it to anyone who is interested in british or irish politics, whether you are an academic or a layman like me!!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
A Vital Read for Students of Modern Political History,
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This review is from: Great Hatred, Little Room: Making Peace in Northern Ireland (Paperback)
This is a very interesting book containing insider information about the laborious and complex negotiations that brought peace and stability to Northern Ireland after years of conflict. Written by Jonathon Powell, Tony Blair's Chief of Staff throughout his period as Prime Minister, the author had a pivotal role within the peace negotiations and saw and heard things that few others will have witnessed. The book is written in an engaging and interesting style, and Powell clearly has cordial and constructive relations with some controversial figures, particularly Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness. The friendly camaraderie often evident in his exchanges with Sinn Fein leaders in particular has caused some concern to unionist commentators in particular. Powell however always emphasises the even-handed approach of the British government, even if the rival sides did not always see it that way. Powell has used his role to provide some previously unknown information such as the existence of a secret channel of communication between the ostensibly hostile groups, Sinn Fein and the DUP. This book is a vital read to any serious student of modern political history and of the Northern Ireland problem.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting Insight into the Peace Process,
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This review is from: Great Hatred, Little Room: Making Peace in Northern Ireland (Hardcover)
This is a very simple book, a narrative history from 1997 to 2007 of the Peace Process in Northern Ireland as seen from the perspective of the British goverment and specifically Powell as Blair's Chief of Staff and chief organiser. The book rattles along covering events more or less as they occur. It's full of last minute meetings, late night telephone calls and exasperation at the changing demands of the parties.
The one problem is that it is so close to the events there is not enough chance for measured reflection. Most of the participants are still involved in politics and I sense that Powell is careful in his comments about people, never daring to be too critical. Infact there is all too little reflection generally, with Powell just narrating events as they happen. It misses periodic pauses to reflect and assess progress and issues. Although he touches on parallels with other conflicts it would have been interesting to develop this more and it would have been interesting to discuss whether the peace process has finally been concluded or whether there are still potential pitfalls to come. Despite these drawbacks it's an interesting read, and Powell keeps up the pace nicely. He gives a great sense of what these negoiations are and what an exhausting and frustrating process it is. It's well worth a read.
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