Ireland In Conflict 1922-1998

Ireland in Conflict 1922-1998 sets out the main political, economic and social developments in Ireland, north and south of the border, since the 1922 treaty. The book bas a particular emphasis on the conflict in Northern Ireland, explaining the troubles in their context and examining the underlying tensions which led to prolonged violence after a period of relative civil peace and rising prosperity. Providing a clear, concise and balanced account of events, this book discusses : the Civil War period, Partition, De Valera and the 1937 constitution ; constitutional nationalism, republicanism and the IRA, the Orange Order and unionism ; the civil rights movement and the Northern Ireland crisis ; The 'Troubles'; the Anglo-Irish Agreement, the cease-fires, and the Good Friday Agreement. Lancaster Pamphlets provide a concise and up-to-date analysis of major historical topics covered by the main 'A' Level syllabuses and by introductory courses in higher education. Lancaster Pamphlets is a series initiated and edited by the history department at Lancaster University. Each pamphlet : provides an authoritative introduction to the topic ; brings the central themes and problems into sharper focus ; incorporates traditional and revisionist approaches ; uses the most recent research to stimulate critical thought and interpretation.