Synopses & Reviews
Untangle the history of this fascinating islandTeach Yourself The History of Ireland makes sound sense of the Emerald Isle's complicated history. You will learn about all the major players and events, from the wars of the ancient kings and British subjugation to the IRA's decommissioning of arms and the murders of Robert McCartney and Denis Donaldson.
About the Author
F.J.M. Madden is an experienced teacher and is currently Head of Governement and Politics at St.Columb's College, Derry.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Ireland before 1500: a land of saints and scholars / Chapter 2 Reformation and rebellion / Chapter 3 From restoration to revolution / Chapter 4 Nationalism and Unionism / Chapter 5 Culture, society and politics / Chapter 6 Making the break / Chapter 7 The freedom to achieve freedom? / Chapter 8 A Protestant parliament and a protestant state / Chapter 9 Breaking the links: the Irish Free State, 1922-39 / Chapter 10 Ireland and the Second World War / Chapter 11 Ireland in the post-war years / Chapter 12 Transforming the face of Ulster? The 1960s / Chapter 13 Countdown to chaos: ‘the Troubles begin / Chapter 14 The search for a solution: 1974-85 / Chapter 15 The beginning of the end: 1985-97 / Chapter 16 The Good Friday Agreement and its aftermath / Chapter 17 The Republic of Ireland since the 1960s / abbreviations / glossary / taking it further / index