northern ireland

Sadie, a Protestant, and Kevin, a Catholic, are both attracted to and pitted against each other until a new eruption of violence in Belfast forces them to face the consequences of their behavior.

Presents the story of Mairead Corrigan and Betty Williams, two women who began the Northern Ireland peace movement in the 1970s in hopes of ending the violence and political upheavals in their country.

Discusses the background and development of the conflict between the Irish Republican Army fighting for the Catholics in Ireland and the British government forces supporting the Irish Protestants.

Examines the history of the English-Irish, Protestant-Catholic conflict in Ireland with emphasis on the events and people that have intensified this struggle during the twentieth century.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that chronicle the conflict in Northern Ireland from 1968 to 1999, covering people, parties, organizations, and key places involved in the conflict.

Provides an overview of the history, land, plants and animals, people, economy, cities, transportation, government, holidays and festivals, and sports and culture of Northern Ireland, and includes a glossary, Web site resources for more information, a time line, and an index.

Text and photographs introduce some of the beauties of the Emerald Isle as well as facts about its way of life.

Examines the historical origins, philosophy, and most notorious attacks of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and discusses its present activities and counter-terrorism efforts directed against it.

Traces the history of Ireland from its beginnings in the Neolithic era to events and issues in the year 2000, discussing its relations with Britain, the events which led to the forming of the Republic, the troubles with Northern Ireland, and the complex economic and political issues that prevail in Ireland at the beginning of the twenty-first century.