Written to address the CCEA GCE History specification for Unit A2 2: Option 4: Partition of Ireland 190025, renowned historian Dr Russell Rees has comprehensively updated his authoritative Ireland 190025. The book is a detailed and insightful exploration of this critical period in Irish history. It takes a chronological approach, looking initially at Ireland in the first decade of the twentieth century before focusing on the Ulster Crisis of 191114. The author also examines the impact of the First World War and the Easter Rising on Irish politics as well as the events leading up to partition in 1921, including the Anglo-Irish War. The final chapters explore the impact of the Irish Civil War in the Irish Free State and the first years of the state of Northern Ireland. The text is complimented by historiographical sections, three indexes, maps, election tables and over 40 photographs. Students of A2 History will find this an invaluable resource by an established and well-known author of Irish history. Contents:1 Ireland 19001910; 2 The Ulster Crisis; 3 The Path to Separation; 4 The emergence of the Irish Free State, 191925; 5 Northern Ireland and its Problems, 1920-25; Conclusion

 

 

There are 288 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2022 by Colourpoint Creative Ltd .