Since 1968, sectarian violence in Northern Ireland has claimed more than 3,200 lives. This conflict, known as the Troubles, continues to grab headlines and focus the world's attention on Northern Ireland. This course explores the roots of this conflict by studying its various phases from the Act of Union in 1800 to the current search for peace in that troubled land. Organized in roughly chronological order, with three thematic lessons at the end, this course surveys the key events, personalities, arguments, and issues of the Troubles. Orders are shipped via UPS, so please include a street address.
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Since changes in edition can take place, students are advised to wait and purchase texts after enrolling in the course and receiving the course study guide. John Devoy and America's Fight for Ireland's Freedom. Lawrence J. McCaffrey. Mary Lynn Rampolla. A Pocket Guide to Writing in History.