Covers Irish history in the period 1900-25 for the CCEA A2 level History specification.



This is now a classic text for the study of this crucial time in the history of Ireland by a highly regarded author, and an invaluable book for all students of Irish history.



Complemented by an index, maps and election tables. Includes a 50 photograph section to visually support the study of the period.



Contents



1 Union to rebellion



2 Land and politics



3 Nationalism old and new



4 Unionism old and new



5 Labour rise and fall



6 The Ulster crisis



7 The Easter Rising



8 The rise of Sinn Fein



9 The War of Independence



10 The Anglo-Irish Treaty



11 The Irish Civil War



12 The establishment of the Northern Ireland state



13 Conclusion



Index of people



Index of historians



General index