The Northern Ireland Conflict: A Beginner's Guide

by Aaron Edwards, Cillian McGrattan

Overview

The definitive study of this troubled region

The Northern Ireland conflict is the most protracted and bitter campaign of terrorist violence in modern history. Despite decommissioning and political compromise, violent incidents are still rife and Unionists and Nationalists are as segregated as ever. This landmark introduction uses the latest archival material to chart the history of The Troubles and examine their legacy. Exploring the effects of sectarian violence, British intervention, and efforts to improve community relations, this astute book extends beyond the usual cliches found elsewhere.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781780741710
Publisher:	Oneworld Publications
Publication date:	12/01/2012
Series:	Beginner's Guides
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	638 KB

About the Author

Dr Aaron Edwards is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Defence and International Affairs at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. He is the author of Mad Mitch's Tribal Law

Dr Cillian McGrattan is IRCHSS Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for British-Irish Studies, University College Dublin, Ireland.
Dr Aaron Edwards is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Defence and International Affairs at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. He is the author of A History of the Northern Ireland Labour Party.

Editorial Reviews

"A fine work. Essential reading for anyone concerned with the political, social and historical elements of the conflict."

Martin Dillon - Author of The Shankill Butchers and former BBC journalist

"A fresh and passionate contribution. [It] deserves as wide a readership as possible."

University of Ulster and author of The Politics of Arthur Aughey - Professor of Politics

"Lively and accessible. One of the best guides yet to the divisions which afflict Northern Ireland. Accurate and engaging."

Jonathan Tonge - Professor of Politics at the University of Liverpool and author of Sinn Fein and th

"An excellent introduction. It draws on an impressive range of sources and is admirably clear-sighted about the problems that remain in the wake of the 1998 Agreement. The book is particularly strong on the question of the legacy of the troubles."

Graham Walker - Professor of Political History

"Outstanding. The division of the book into narrative and thematic sections was inspired. I would certainly recommend it."

University of Canterbury and author of A History o Thomas Hennessey - Reader in History

"Illuminating and challenging. Caters well for both the newcomer the old hands who have grown jaded with the current state of conventional wisdom."

University of Ulster and author of "Ireland Since Henry Patterson - Professor of Politics