Charles Townshend
The Partition : Ireland Divided, 1885-1925 Paperback Book
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A NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021A model of research and analysis ... Townshends concise and intelligent book tells a painful story that is probably not yet over Simon Heffer, Daily Telegraph A compelling history of the turbulent journey to Irish independence, published for the centenary of the Partition In the aftermath of the horrors of the Irish Famine, the grim, distrustful relationship between Ireland and the rest of the United Kingdom deteriorated into a generationslong argument about Home Rule. The unprecedented nature of the Irish problem with most Irish people wanting to break away from the worlds largest Empire made it extraordinarily difficult for either side to come up with a compromise. For many years actual independence seemed inconceivable. And then, as these bitter disputes continued, it became clear that under no circumstances would the Protestants be party to any of it. The Partition is a remarkable, clearsighted and thoughtful account of how two unthinkable events full Irish independence and the creation of the state of Northern Ireland came to pass. The Irish nationalist claim to leave ran into a loyalist demand to remain, increasingly centred on the northeastern Protestant community, threatening largescale violent resistance. Here Charles Townshend lays out what is ultimately a tragic story, as partition became the only answer to an otherwise insoluble problem. The settlement of the Irish question drew in every major politician, conjured up...
Binding: Paperback;368 pages; Publisher: TBS-Penguin Random House Wholesale; Classification: HBJD1; Weight: 390 g; Dimensions: 131 x 197 x 24
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A NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021A model of research and analysis ... Townshends concise and intelligent book tells a painful story that is probably not yet over Simon Heffer, Daily Telegraph A compelling history of the turbulent journey to Irish independence, published for the centenary of the Partition In the aftermath of the horrors of the Irish Famine, the grim, distrustful relationship between Ireland and the rest of the United Kingdom deteriorated into a generationslong argument about Home Rule. The unprecedented nature of the Irish problem with most Irish people wanting to break away from the worlds largest Empire made it extraordinarily difficult for either side to come up with a compromise. For many years actual independence seemed inconceivable. And then, as these bitter disputes continued, it became clear that under no circumstances would the Protestants be party to any of it. The Partition is a remarkable, clearsighted and thoughtful account of how two unthinkable events full Irish independence and the creation of the state of Northern Ireland came to pass. The Irish nationalist claim to leave ran into a loyalist demand to remain, increasingly centred on the northeastern Protestant community, threatening largescale violent resistance. Here Charles Townshend lays out what is ultimately a tragic story, as partition became the only answer to an otherwise insoluble problem. The settlement of the Irish question drew in every major politician, conjured up...
Binding: Paperback;368 pages; Publisher: TBS-Penguin Random House Wholesale; Classification: HBJD1; Weight: 390 g; Dimensions: 131 x 197 x 24
Extended returns Orders placed after 29th October 2026 can be returned until 5th January 2027
Something not quite right? You have 21 days from the day you receive it, to send something back. When you purchase Debenhams Deliver+, you will have an extra 14 days on top of our standard 21-day window to initate a return.
Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.
Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
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Charles Townshend
The Partition : Ireland Divided, 1885-1925 Paperback Book
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