The Ulster Question Since 1945
The Ulster Question Since 1945 by James Loughlin is a comprehensive examination of the complexities surrounding Northern Ireland’s historical and political landscape. Published by Macmillan Education UK in 2004, this second edition spans 267 pages and is presented in English. The book provides an up-to-date assessment of the issues at the core of the troubles in Northern Ireland, framed within the broader context of Ulster’s history dating back to the early 17th century.
Readers will find an in-depth analysis of key factors influencing the Ulster question since 1945, including the evolution of Ulster Unionism and the Nationalist and Republican traditions, as well as the role of Britain and the impact of external actors, particularly the USA. This revised edition incorporates new materials and insights, reflecting developments since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. The work contributes to the growing academic literature on the subject, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history and political science of Ireland and Great Britain.
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This major work of synthesis presents an up-to-date assessment of the issues at the very root of the troubles in Northern Ireland. Framed against the background of Ulster history since the early 17th century, the major factors in the development of the Ulster question since 1945 are examined. These include:
– 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.
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