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Northern Ireland

The Fragile Peace
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Northern Ireland by Feargal Cochrane offers a comprehensive exploration of the historical and political complexities of Northern Ireland. It delves into the region's turbulent past, detailing key events and figures that have shaped its modern identity. As a detailed analysis, it examines the ongoing challenges and hopes for peace in the region.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in understanding the complex history and socio-political dynamics of Northern Ireland. It offers an insightful look into the region's past and present, providing context for its conflicts and peace processes. This may appeal to readers with a passion for history and military studies, particularly those keen on deepening their comprehension of British and Irish relations.

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The complete history of Northern Ireland from the Irish Civil War to Brexit

“A wonderful book, beautifully written. . . . Informative and incisive.” — Irish Times

After two decades of relative peace following the Good Friday Agreement of 1998, the Brexit referendum in 2016 reopened the Northern Ireland question. In this thoughtful and engaging book, Feargal Cochrane considers the region’s troubled history from the struggle for Irish independence in the nineteenth century to the present.

New chapters explain the reasons for the suspension of devolved government at Stormont in 2017 and its restoration in 2020, as well as the consequences for Northern Ireland of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union.

Providing a complete account of the province’s hundred-year history, this book is essential reading to understand the present dimensions of the Northern Irish conflict.

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Northern Ireland by Feargal Cochrane is a significant work in the History & Military category, recognised as a Choice Outstanding Academic Title and shortlisted for the Christopher Ewart-Biggs Memorial Prize. The book is praised for its in-depth analysis and insightful exploration of the complex history of Northern Ireland, offering readers a thorough understanding of the region's political and social landscape.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300205527

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 March 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Edition: New edition

Illustration: 24 b-w illus.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 476g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Feargal Cochrane is emeritus professor of international conflict analysis and senior research fellow at the Conflict Analysis Research Centre, University of Kent. He is the author of Breaking Peace and Migration and Security in the Global Age​, and coauthor of Mediating Power-Sharing.

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