Description
- the evolution of Ulster Unionism and the Nationalist and Republican traditions
- the role of Britain
- the increasingly important part played by external actors, especially the USA
Since the outbreak of the present troubles in August 1969, a thriving academic literature on Ulster and its history has emerged. Based on the most authoritative texts, this thoroughly revised and updated edition includes new materials on the period as a whole, and an assessment of the developments since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement in 1998.
'This is a very fair and accurate analysis of the complexities of the Northern Ireland problem, offering insight and judicious assessment.' - Professor Jonathan Tonge, University of Salford Reviews of the first edition: 'With the publication of James Loughlin's brilliant summation in only 139 pages of the Ulster question since the Second World War, one has at last been given a precise answer to the frequently heard request for a short, subtle, lucid and reliable introduction to this vexed subject.' - Keith Kyle, Journal of Contemporary British History 'Beautifully clear and argued - and major points covered and carefully judged conclusions.' - O. A. Hartley, University of Leeds
About the Author
JAMES LOUGHLIN is Reader in History at the Magee campus of the University of Ulster.
Reviews
'This is a very fair and accurate analysis of the complexities of the Northern Ireland problem, offering insight and judicious assessment.' - Professor Jonathan Tonge, University of Salford Reviews of the first edition: 'With the publication of James Loughlin's brilliant summation in only 139 pages of the Ulster question since the Second World War, one has at last been given a precise answer to the frequently heard request for a short, subtle, lucid and reliable introduction to this vexed subject.' - Keith Kyle, Journal of Contemporary British History 'Beautifully clear and argued - and major points covered and carefully judged conclusions.' - O. A. Hartley, University of Leeds
Book Information
ISBN 9780333998694
Author James Loughlin
Format Paperback
Page Count 267
Imprint Red Globe Press
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 370g