The Year of Chaos: Northern Ireland on the Brink of Civil War, 1971-72

By Malachi O'Doherty

Book Overview

A timely investigation into Northern Ireland's enduring sectarian divide.

Malachi O'Doherty examines the deep-rooted sectarianism in Northern Ireland, arguing it's more than just a political issue of British or Irish rule. It's a fundamental ethnic division affecting daily life.

O'Doherty blends memoir, history, and polemic to reveal how the Catholic-Protestant split permeates everything--education, housing, politics, and even Brexit. He asks: How can Northern Ireland solve this centuries-old social rift?Can the relationship at the heart of the problem be healed?Discover the path to fixing Northern Ireland's divisions, offering insights for anyone seeking to understand this complex conflict. Perfect for readers interested in political science, history, and social issues.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1838951245
• ISBN13: 9781838951245
• Release Date: November 2022
• Publisher: Atlantic Books (UK)
• Length: 384 Pages