The origins of the present troubles in Northern Ireland /

For quarter of a century now the British Army has been involved in a bloody and protracted conflict in Northern Ireland. This book looks at the roots of the current struggle and of British military intervention, setting both in the longer perspective of the Anglo-Irish Troubles. It is, however, more...

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Main Author: Kennedy-Pipe, Caroline, 1961-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Longman, 1997
London ; New York, NY : 1997
New York : 1997
London ; New York, NY : 1997
Series:Origins of modern wars
Origins of modern wars
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: The British Army in Northern Ireland
  • 1. The Background to 1969: Political Violence, Rebellion and Nationalisms in Ireland
  • 2. The Resurgence of the Two Irish Nationalisms
  • 3. From Peacekeeping to Containment: The Campaign of the British Army in the Cities, 1969-74
  • 4. From Containment to Ulsterization, 1974-80
  • 5. The Search for Political Solutions: The Move to Military Withdrawal? 1980-85
  • 6. Stalemate in Ireland: Violence Institutionalized, 1985-90
  • 7. Redefining the Role of the British Military in Ireland: Debates Over Peace, 1990-95
  • 8. Conclusions: The Long Retreat?
  • Introduction: The British Army in Northern Ireland
  • The Background to 1969: Political Violence, Rebellion and Nationalisms in Ireland
  • The Resurgence of the Two Irish Nationalisms
  • From Peacekeeping to Containment: The Campaign of the British Army in the Cities, 1969-74
  • From Containment to Ulsterization, 1974-80
  • The Search for Political Solutions: The Move to Military Withdrawal? 1980-85
  • Stalemate in Ireland: Violence Institutionalized, 1985-90
  • Redefining the Role of the British Military in Ireland: Debates Over Peace, 1990-95
  • Conclusions: The Long Retreat?
  • Introduction: The British Army in Northern Ireland
  • 1 The Background to 1969: Political Violence, Rebellion and Nationalisms in Ireland
  • 2. The Resurgence of the Two Irish Nationalisms
  • 3. From Peacekeeping to Containment: The Campaign of the British Army in the Cities, 1969-74
  • 4. From Containment to Ulsterization, 1974-80
  • 5. The Search for Political Solutions: The Move to Military Withdrawal? 1980-85
  • 6. Stalemate in Ireland: Violence Institutionalized, 1985-90
  • 7. Redefining the Role of the British Military in Ireland: Debates Over Peace, 1990-95
  • 8. Conclusions: The Long Retreat?