Making Sense of the Troubles: A History of the Northern Ireland Conflict by Davi

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Making Sense of the Troubles by David McKittrick, David McVea The best one-volume history of the Troubles, from the Irish Civil War through the IRA campaign of the 70s onwards to todays historic power-sharing government in Belfast FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description First published ten years ago, Making Sense of the Troubles is widely regarded as the most comprehensive, considered and compassionate 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 terrible decades that followed. David McKittrick and David McVea have now fully updated the book to take into account the momentous events of the last ten years, including the disbanding of the IRA, Ian Paisleys deal with the Republicans and the historic power-sharing government in Belfast.Indispensable for anyone who wants an account of the whole period. Jonathan Powell, Tony Blairs chief negotiator with Sinn Fein and the IRAMcKittrick is one of the most respected of journalists and McVea is an experienced, highly knowledgeable politics teacher. The style is lucid and accessible, showing admirable balance and calmness. Professor Richard EnglishA vivid, coherent, fair account of this incoherent and violently unfair period. Its chronology is a rich tapestry in its own right. ObserverComprehensive and compassionate. Irish TimesExtraordinarily well-balanced, sane, comprehensive and rich in sober understatement. Glasgow HeraldGiven the impact and success of their previous work Lost Lives it was a lot to expect a book of equal standing and credibility. But this does not disappoint. Sunday Business PostFrank, accurate and authoritative, the authors provide understanding of motivation, empathy for victims and meticulous scholarship. Irish IndependentA book combining vast journalistic expertise and historical perspective in a rich and seamless web - judicious, comprehensive and compassionate. Professor Paul Arthur Notes Completely revised and update edition of this single volume account of the Troubles, widely regarded as the most thorough, comprehensive and dispassionate available. Author Biography 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 Queens 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. 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 * 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 * Review Text 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 Review Quote 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 Details ISBN024196265X Author David McVea Year 2012 ISBN-10 024196265X ISBN-13 9780241962657 Media Book Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Subtitle A History of the Northern Ireland Conflict Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 941.60824 Birth 1949 Pages 416 Short Title MAKING SENSE OF THE TROUBLES D Language English Format Paperback UK Release Date 2012-08-30 Narrator Llewella Gideon Translator Norman Denny Position Author Qualifications QC Publication Date 2012-08-30 Alternative 9780141952000 Audience General NZ Release Date 2012-10-23 AU Release Date 2012-10-23 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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