Understand Irish History Madden F J M Finbar J M by Madden, F. J. M. (finbar J. M.) instant download after payment.

xviii, 380 pages ; 20 cm, A fascinating introduction to the compelling history of Ireland. Provides a thorough understanding of the background to \"the Troubles\" and the progression of the peace process, Includes bibliographical references (pages 371-375) and index, Ireland before 1500: a land of saints and scholars -- Reformation and rebellion -- From restoration to revolution -- Nationalism and unionism -- Culture, society and politics -- Making the break -- The freedom to achieve freedom? -- A Protestant parliament and a Protestant state -- Breaking the links: the Irish Free State, 1922-39 -- Ireland and the Second World War -- Ireland in the post-war years -- Transforming the face of Ulster? 1960s -- Countdown to chaos: \"the Troubles\" begin -- The search for a solution: 1974-85 -- The beginning of the end: 1985-97 -- The Good Friday Agreement and its aftermath -- The end of the beginning? -- The Republic of Ireland since the 1960s