Author

Publication

2014-12-12 - Palgrave Pivot

Language

English

Word Count

36,750 words, Guess

Page Count

147 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

  • ISBN-101137499532
  • ISBN-139781137499530
  • OCLC Control Number902616225
  • Better World Books9781137499530
  • Open LibraryOL28149970M

Classifications

  • LCCJA81-JA84DA1-DA995D9
  • LCCDA964.N67 M33 2015

Description

Can there ever be a properly functioning relationship between two ideologically opposed states? For Ulster Unionism, that question dominated much of their thinking throughout the sixties and seventies. This book charts the development of Unionist thinking on this issue over this tumultuous period in Irish history. The intrigue and infighting that led to some of the most famous moments in our history such as the O'Neill/Lemass summit are all detailed and the ensuing paralysis that crippled the Unionist government during the troubles is highlighted. The distrust and sense of drift that existed within the North-South relationship is explained from the Unionist perspective as being fundamentally one based on constitutional integrity and later on about border security. As we approach the 50th anniversary of the O'Neill/Lemass summit, this is a timely moment to take another look at both Unionism and the North-South relationship.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • From Protest to Pragmatism: The Unionist government and North-South relations from 1959-72HardcoverPalgrave Pivot2014-12-12

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