Face Down : The Disappearance of Thomas Niedermayer / David Blake Knox.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Knox, David Blake, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Murder--Northern Ireland--Belfast--History--20th century.

Murder.

Northern Ireland--History--1968-1998.

Northern Ireland.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (259 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Dublin, Republic of Ireland : New Island Books, [2023]

Summary:

David Blake Knox explores the disappearance and murder of German businessman Thomas Niedermayer by the IRA during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. The book delves into the personal, political, and historical ramifications of this tragedy, highlighting the enduring trauma and complex legacy of political violence in the region. Combining meticulous historical research with narrative storytelling, the author examines themes of communal memory, accountability, and reconciliation. The work serves as a compelling case study for understanding broader issues of conflict, justice, and societal healing. Intended for readers interested in Irish history, political violence, and the human cost of conflict. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Praise for

Also by David Blake Knox

Title

Copyright

Dedication

Table of Contents

Abbreviations

Introduction

1. The Body in the Glen

2. The Victim

3. An Army of Rapists

4. Fear and Loathing

5. The Miracle-Worker

6. The Apprentice

7. The Shape of Things to Come

8. The Storm Breaks

9. Yesterday's Man

10. The Honorary Consul

11. Neighbours with Guns

12. The Split

13. Legitimate Targets

14. No Half-Measures

15. The Wrong Thing

16. Dead Man Walking

17. Blood on the Streets

18. The English Campaign

19. Happy about Dying

20. Kidnappers Always Ring Twice

21. The Edge of the World

22. The Awful Reality

23. Fake News

24. Breakthrough

25. A Force Like No Other

26. We All Feel the Shame

27. How He Died

28. The Stuff of Martyrs

29. Asking to be Killed

30. Ballot Boxes and Armalites

31. The Price of Peace

32. The Prerogative of Mercy

33. Legacies

34. The Deep Dark Wood

35. Collateral Damage

36. It Ends Here

Bibliography

Acknowledgements.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

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Other Format:

Print version: Knox, David Blake Face Down

ISBN:

9781848407350

OCLC:

1405946471