
This is a book about the Irish Question, or more specifically about Irish Questions. The term has become something of a catch-all, a convenient way to encompass numerous issues and developments which pertain to the political, social, and economic history of modern Ireland.The Irish Question has of course changed: one of the main aims of this book is to explore the complicated and shifting nature of the Irish Question and to assess what it has meant to various political minds and agendas. No other issue brought down as many nineteenth-century governments and no comparable twentieth-century dilemma has matched its ability to frustrate the attempts of British cabinets to find a solution; this inability to find a lasting answer to the Irish Question is especially striking when seen in the context of the massive shifts in British foreign policy brought about by two world wars, decolonization, and the cold war. Senia Paseta charts the changing nature of the Irish Question over the last 200 years, within an international political and social historical context. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
This book investigates the evolving nature of the 'Irish Question' and its persistent influence on British political history over the last two centuries. Senia Pašeta, a professor of modern history at the University of Oxford, utilizes a synthesis of political, social, and economic historical data to frame the Irish Question not as a singular issue, but as a shifting set of dilemmas. She argues that the inability of British cabinets to resolve these issues highlights a unique frustration in the context of broader global shifts like decolonization and the Cold War.
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Experts and readers frequently note that this text provides a concise, high-level overview suitable for students and those new to the subject. The prose is recognized for its academic clarity and ability to distill complex political history into a manageable format.
Page Count:
185
Publication Date:
2003-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
019157757X
ISBN-13:
9780191577574
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