For nearly four decades the conflict in Ireland has embittered relations between the communities living there and spoiled relations between the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain. For three decades it escalated, punctuated by periodic bloody clashes followed by somewhat calmer periods of tension during which violence of all sorts-robberies, kidnappings, serious injuries and deaths-were all too common. During the past decade, fortunately, all sides have realized that armed solutions were unlikely to bring a solution to anyone's problems and that peace should be given a chance. Fortunately, with the establishment of a new Northern Ireland Executive, there is a general acceptance that the conflict is now part of the past. The Historical Dictionary of the Northern Ireland Conflict covers the history of "the Troubles" through a chronology covering the Northern Ireland conflict and peace process from 1968 until the formation of the new Northern Ireland Executive in May 2007, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and several hundred cross-referenced dictionary entries on main events, individuals, and organizations. Researchers with an interest in the Northern Ireland conflict will find this book to be an essential addition to their collection of reference books on the subject.

About the Author
Gordon Gillespie was born in Belfast and has lived in Northern Ireland throughout the course of the Troubles and Peace Process. He is currently a visiting research fellow in the Institute of Irish Studies, Queen's University, Belfast.

Reviews
This book is the most researched and up-to-date on this topic. * American Reference Books Annual, March 2008 *
A reference book of good quality and excellent clarity... recommended... Students of Irish and British politics and history, researchers, government libraries, and public libraries will also find it worthwhile. * American Reference Books Annual, 2009, Vol. 23, No.2 *
Gillespie provides a superbly comprehensive dictionary indispensable for those referencing the decades-long Northern Ireland conflict....Currently, it is the most up-to-date A-Z resource on the Northern Ireland conflict; recommended for all academic libraries. * Booklist *



Book Information
ISBN 9780810855830
Author Gordon Gillespie
Format Hardback
Page Count 368
Imprint Scarecrow Press
Publisher Scarecrow Press
Weight(grams) 635g
Dimensions(mm) 217mm * 147mm * 30mm