An open and honest view of the Northern Ireland Troubles through the eyes of the Loyalist and Unionist paramilitaries in some cases in their own words. Taylor describes all aspects of the Loyalist/Unionist/Protestant arguement with regard to the Troubles and their attempts at justifying their actions as objectively as is humanly possible, thus allowing the reader to make up their own mind about the issues raised. Taylor manages to explain how and why the Protestant community felt and still feel threatened by the Nationalist/Republican and often Catholic cause (although it can be said that this is very much reciprocated 'on the other side') and how this was used by some to fuel the decisions and actions taken without acting as judge and jury. An interesting yet seriously frustrating and infuriating insight into the Loyalist/Unionist mindset in all its sickening, bias and discriminatory 'glory'. An accessible and insightful read no matter which of the many sides you're on, or if, like me, you just really don't get it, a great way to see inside the mind of the many aspects of the Protestant community.