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The Widening Gulf, Blackstaff Press. 1988. Based on academic research done in Dublin in the early 1980s – leading to the award of a PhD by Trinity College in 1985 – this book was widely praised as an original and significant contribution to… more

The cover states: ‘ “Those were amongst the happiest days of our childhood. We were in a different world, a world where life moved at a slower pace, where the worries of today had not even been imagined. I was sad to leave what I considered… more

Ireland’s bestselling popular historian tells the story of contemporary Ireland - controversial, authoritative and highly readable. Tim Pat Coogan’s biographies of Michael Collins and DeValera and his studies of the IRA, the Troubles and th… more

This book collects some of the major essays by two of the leading authorities on the Northern Ireland conflict. It is unified by the theory of consociation, one of the most influential theories in the regulation of conflicts. The authors… more

The history of Sweden is the history of the new Europe. Martina Sprague gives us the insider’s Sweden, from the Ice Age to the modern socialist state. This short history is ideal for travelers, students, and anyone who wants to more about t… more

Decoding the IRA: the true story of the Irish Republican Army’s international network of violence and espionageFrom espionage in America, to plotting a poison gas attack on Dublin - this “fascinating” history of the IRA is based on the brea… more

Ed Moloney’s A Secret History of the IRA is the best-informed account yet written of the IRA’s evolution from ruthless guerrilla army into governmental party, ruling Northern Ireland alongside its most intransigent former enemies.But reconc… more

Written by a leading group of scholars, this unique volume examines post-Agreement Northern Ireland. It compares Northern Ireland with societies in four continents that are also divided, showing that comparative analysis is essential for un… more

Ireland in Conflict, 1922-1998 sets out the main political, economic and social developments in Ireland, north and south of the border, since the 1922 treaty.This book explains the troubles in their context and examines the underlying tensi… more

From the Plantation of Ulster in the seventeenth century to the entry into peace talks in the late twentieth century the Northern Irish people have been engaged in conflict - Catholic against Protestant, Republican against Unionist. Marc Mu… more

In the second edition of this lovely and comprehensive book, F. Donald Logan examines the role of the Vikings in European history. Drawing upon archaeological, literary, and historical evidence, Donald Logan describes the Viking expeditions… more

In a world torn by political strife, mediation and conflict resolution offer hope for global stability. This timely book examines the peace processes in Northern Ireland, where a peace negotiation has been enacted, and the Middle East, a re… more

Fighting for Ireland? is the first in-depth account of the evolution of the Irish Republican strategy. M. L. R. Smith demonstrates the tension in the movement between ideology and strategic realities regarding the use of force. Contrary … more

In periods like the present when knowledge is every day extending and the habits and thoughts of mankind are perpetually changing under the influence of new discoveries it is no easy matter to throw ourselves back into a time in which for c… more

Henry of Monmouth, Volume 1 and 2

Gerry Smyth reconstitutes the category of “space” as a crucial element within contemporary cultural, literary, and historical studies in Ireland. This book is based on the dual premise of an explosion of interest in the category of space in… more

The North of Ireland has long been plagued by violent conflict, and dramatic works from that region often reflect the ongoing social turmoil. This book uses trauma theory to analyze dramatic productions from the North of Ireland. After a pe… more

Informal Justice in Divided Societies examines the ways in which paramilitary and vigilante activity are linked with controlling community crime in both Northern Ireland and South Africa. Drawing upon original research, Colin Knox and Rache… more

Annie Caulfield’s early years were spent by the seaside in Ireland. However, the family shifted to Sixties London and soon she wasn’t sure who she was - was she English, was she Irish, and if so, what kind of Irish? Watching the news of The… more

From the Original Family Documents, Volume 1