Making Sense of the Troubles
A History of the Northern Ireland Conflict
$38.39
- Paperback
416 pages
- Release Date
24 October 2012
Summary
Completely revised and updated edition of this classic history of the Troubles.
First published two decades ago, Making Sense of the Troubles is widely regarded as the most “comprehensive, considered and compassionate” (Irish Times) history of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Written by a distinguished journalist and a teacher of history in Northern Ireland, it surveys the roots of the problems from 1921 onwards, the descent into violence in the late 60s, and the three terri…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780241962657 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 024196265X |
| Author: | David McKittrick, David McVea |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Release Date: | 24 October 2012 |
| Weight: | 518g |
| Dimensions: | 233mm x 154mm x 32mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Compellingly written and very even-handed. By far the clearest account of what happened in the Northern Ireland conflict and more importantly why it happened
Compellingly written and very even-handed. By far the clearest account of what happened in the Northern Ireland conflict and more importantly why it happened * Irish News *
Extraordinarily well-balanced, sane, comprehensive and rich in sober understatement – Cal McCrystal * Glasgow Herald *
Even-handed, clearly written, and set to become one of the definitive works on the subject * Scotland on Sunday *
For those looking for a pragmatic understanding of the country known as Northern Ireland it is essential reading – John Coulter * Sunday Business Post *
About The Author
David McKittrick
David McKittrick has reported on the Northern Ireland troubles since the 1970s. After working for the Irish Times and BBC he has been Ireland correspondent of the London Independent since 1985. Awards include the Orwell Prize, correspondent of the year and Belfast journalist of the year.
David McVea graduated in politics and modern history from Queen’s University, Belfast, and has an MA from Sussex University. He was head of the politics department of a Belfast grammar school where he taught both history and political studies.
They were among the authors of the landmark million-word book `Lost Lives,’ detailing all those who died in the troubles, which received the Christopher Ewart-Biggs memorial prize for the promotion of peace and understanding in Ireland.
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