The Northern Ireland Conflict: A Beginner's Guide - Couverture souple

Edwards, Aaron

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1851687297 ISBN 13 : 9781851687299

Editeur : Oneworld Publications, 2010

Synopsis

The Northern Ireland conflict was one of the most bloody, protracted, and bitter campaigns of terrorist violence in modern history. Rooted in the partition of Ireland in 1921, over 50,000 people were killed or seriously injured because of the hostilities between Catholic nationalists and Protestant unionists. Despite the landmark Good Friday Agreement in 1998, violent incidents are still rife and new paramilitary groups are becoming ever more emboldened. This landmark introduction uses the latest archival material to chart the history of "The Troubles" and to examine the possible factors behind the political compromise of Sinn Fein and the DUP. Exploring the legacy of sectarian violence and inconsistent British intervention, the authors assert that, unfortunately, Northern Ireland is perhaps as fiercely segregated as ever.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

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 the SDLP

A fresh and passionate contribution. [It] deserves as wide a readership as possible. --Arthur Aughey, Professor of Politics, University of Ulster and author of The Politics of Northern Ireland

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

Présentation de l'éditeur

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.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Oneworld Publications
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1851687297
• ISBN 13: 9781851687299
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 224