Product Description

Written in prison in South Africa, Ireland and the United States, "Enemy of the Empire" was originally a device for keeping sane in a situation of extreme boredom and oppression. A trained aviation engineer, up-to-date with the latest technology, Eamon McGuire worked in countries that were extricating themselves from the bonds of empire such as Kenya and Malaysia. His mission was to keep ahead of the British army in terms of weapons and detection by procuring and designing systems. His activities forced him to go on the run, hiding in remote parts of Africa and eventually ending up in war-torn Mozambique. He was captured by the CIA in South Africa and subsequently spent several years in various prisons where he started to write what became the basis of this book.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #115468 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-06
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

About the Author
Described by the CIA as 'the chief technical officer' of the IRA, Eamon McGuire was involved in undercover activity for over twenty years. He is the only person ever extradited from the Republic to the USA for political activities.

Customer Reviews

A great read by a wonderful author
I found these memories utterly fascinating. Written when in prison they describe McGuire's journey - professional and spiritual - through Britain's crumbling Empire. Becoming more and more radicalized by events in his native Ireland he used his job as an aircraft engineer to provide technical back-up for the republican movement. He comes over as a thoroughly decent, interesting and wise man. I'm very proud to own a signed copy of this wonderful book.