Ireland, 1912-1985: Politics and Society
"This excellent study provides a comprehensive account of all economic, cultural and political developments in Ireland rom 1912 to 1985.  As such it is a valuable reference book to this period fo Irish history."   Irish Echo"...a detailed, analytical study of 20th-century Ireland, North and South, that is of major importance."   C.W. Wood, Jr., Western Carolina University, in Choice"This book constitutes a major scholarly achievement for a number of reasons, not the least of which is that it is the first time anyone has produced a detailed and comprehensive history of twentieth century Ireland...Lee's work does all the things that a good general history should do, and then some."   British Politics Group"A seminal, thoroughly researched study of modern Ireland. Immensely readable."  Irish Edition"The book will have admirers and detractors but few will dispute the historiographical impact it will have upon historical monographs for at least another generation. And that has been  Lee's enviable hallmark."  Irish Literary Supplement."Ireland 1912-1985 is a perceptive and at times brilliant analysis of Ireland's performance as an independent nation.  It teems with insights on everything from popular mentalities to the rise of the historical profession in Ireland.  Despite its massive size, it is never boring....no one seriously interested in the history of Ireland in the twentieth century will want to miss this book."   Albion