A very important piece of history! By Enjema

Before saying something on this book, I’d like to thank the Author, Dr Steven P Moysey and the narrator Mr Jon C Dixon for the amazing work done.
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!

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Excellent account of historical event.

Having lived through a lot of the troubles and remember watching the siege on television, this is an excellent account of what lead up to and the ending of the siege. It gives the public an insight into some of the reasons behind this event.


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.

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Comprehensive, Insightful and Enthralling

For anybody with an interest in modern Irish history this is an absolute must read.

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Very interesting for those interested in subject

Skip the first chapter. It is just unnecessary sycophantic praise of the police and completely irrelevant. Rest of the book is good solid research and well documented.

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Very well detailed and precise

The author demonstrates a good understanding of the reasons why the ASU was deployed

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Very Good and informative

This is a very in depth listen about The Batcombe St siege I was 5 at the time so don't remember it but I did start taking an interest in The Guildfor Four a year or two before their release. It is quite long but I would say you can't go wrong with this

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Enthralling true story

This book not only covers the siege but gives the history leading up to the event and the subsequent aftermath.
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.

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Road to Balcombe Street

This is an in-depth telling of story from a period, although in the relatively recent past, resonates with events of today. If you'd thought that the likes of AQ or ISIL had cornered the market on spontaneous, indiscriminate and bloody violence then think again. The IRA got there 30 or 40 years before them.
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.

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The Road To Balcombe Street From Both Sides.

May I start by saying what an excellent piece of writing by Dr Steven P Moysey with expert narration by Jon S Dixon.

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.

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Thorough, Sensitive and Totally Unbiased

Dr Steven Moysey has created a totally unbiased account of "The Troubles" in Northern Ireland, giving an intuitive account of the history behind the conflict. The ruthless campaign of Terror during the mid 70's by a dedicated Unit of IRA Operatives is covered in great detail. Through dedication, bravery and to some degree luck, the book highlights the efforts of the Metropolitan Police in tracking, chasing down and eventually capturing the IRA Operatives, who eventually capitulated after a 6 day siege at No 22b Balcombe Street.

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

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