War & peace in Ireland : Britain and the IRA in the new world order (War and peace in Ireland)

Can the Downing Street Declaration bring an end to centuries of conflict and 25 years of war in the North of Ireland? In this book the author addresses these crucial questions. Ryan shows how international developments have shaped Irish politics, past and present. This Book Explores The Unique Significance Of Ireland To The World's First Superpower And Explains Britain's Dogged Determination In Hanging On To Its Oldest Colony. In The S Context, Ryan Demonstrates That The Downing Street Declaration Marks A Significant Shift In British Policy With Serious Implications For The Union. -- Cover P. 4. 1. The Price Of Peace -- 2. Ireland In The New World Order -- 3. The Twilight Of Republicanism -- 4. The South: A Quest For Identity -- 5. The North: The End Of The Road? -- 6. The State Of The Union. Mark Ryan. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Contents Preface vii 1 The price of peace 1 2 Ireland in the New World Order 19 3 The twilight of republicanism 45 4 The South: a quest for identity 79 5 The North: the end of the road? 119 6 The state of the Union 143 Bibliography 163 Index 167