The Evolution of the Troubles 1970-72 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780716528845)

This book explores the evolution of the Northern Ireland Troubles from an ethno-national conflict into an insurgency against the British state in Northern Ireland in the crucial years of 1970 to 1972. The book combines the decisions of 'high politics' with the experiences of those on the ground, for whom these decisions made the greatest impact. It tells the story of ordinary people caught up in extraordinary events covering the evolving Provisional IRA insurgency and the British Army's counter-insurgency. Key areas covered include: the Falls Road Curfew; Anglo-Irish relations; North-South relations on the island of Ireland; the fall of the Chichester-Clark Government; the premiership of Brian Faulkner; internment; Bloody Sunday; and the suspension of Stormont.

Author: Thomas Hennessey
ISBN-10: 0716528843
ISBN-13: 9780716528845
Publisher: Irish Academic Press
Language: English
Published: 11/15/2007
Pages: 372
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.86d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2008 pg. 48