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Title: Making Sense of the Troubles: The Story of the Conflict in Northern Ireland by David McKittrick, David McVea ISBN: 1-56131-070-0 Publisher: New Amsterdam Books Pub. Date: 01 April, 2002 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $27.50 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 (5 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: A little dry, but good perspectives
Comment: I found this book to be a little bit dry at times, though on the other hand, the descriptions of the violence at the hands of both the IRA and other republican groups and by the Unionist/loyalist groups were quite graphic. Still, it was quite easy to keep up with who was who and who was on which side, something that can sometimes be a problem in a history book. The authors gave a pretty balanced perspective--I do think they were a little more on the Catholic side, but overall, it was balanced. I do wish they had gone more into the background. Why did the British send the Protestants to Catholic Ireland in the first place, and how did the two sides get along before the 20th century? This is glossed over, though I guess what information is given is sufficient. It does whet my appetite to know more, however.
Rating: 5
Summary: Best Historical Overview On The Northern Irish "Troubles"?
Comment: David McKittrick and David McVea present a thoughtful, excellent overview of sectarian strife in Northern Ireland since the 1960's, giving a balanced look at both the Protestant and Catholic communities. They begin with a superb brief historical sketch on the origins and early history of Northern Ireland, chronicling its major events from its inception in 1921 through the 1960's. They offer many fascinating portraits of prominent British, Irish and Northern Irish politicians and terrorists, ranging from the likes of diehard Protestant minister Ian Paisley to former IRA member Gerry Adams. This is quite simply one of the best books I've read on recent Northern Irish history and may be the best historical overview on the origins and current state of "The Troubles".
Rating: 5
Summary: Northern Ireland Eye Opener
Comment: If you are like I was before I read this book knowing only that Northern Ireland was about some kind of Religious Conflicts and the IRA then you have so much more to learn about Northern Ireland as I have learned with this book. This book covers everything in an informative way to help one absorb the information and yet not feel inundated. The book also features a chronology of events for quick references, tables and a glossary section that serves as a refresh section for the mind when the abbreviations of political parties and organizations become to much to remember. I recommend this book highly for personal or academic reasons in learning about the troubles in Northern Ireland.
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Title: Belfast Diary: War As a Way of Life by John Conroy ISBN: 0807002178 Publisher: Beacon Press Pub. Date: 01 June, 1995 List Price(USD): $17.00 |
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Title: The Ira by Tim Pat Coogan ISBN: 0312294166 Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Pub. Date: 05 January, 2002 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: This Troubled Land: Voices from Northern Ireland on the Front Lines of Peace by Patrick Michael Rucker ISBN: 0345446704 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 29 January, 2002 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Hope Against History: The Course of Conflict in Northern Ireland by Jack Holland ISBN: 0805060871 Publisher: Henry Holt & Company Pub. Date: 01 August, 1999 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
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Title: The Shankill Butchers by Martin Dillon ISBN: 0415922313 Publisher: Routledge Pub. Date: March, 1999 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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