Political Violence in Ireland - Softcover

Townshend, Charles

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9780198200840: Political Violence in Ireland

Synopsis

In this widely acclaimed study, Charles Townshend reexamines the historical circumstances that generated violence as a habitual part of political dialogue in Ireland. Drawing on an extensive range of original sources, he describes and analyzes the crucial relationship between the use of terror and intimidation by resistance groups and the efforts of government to impose authority by force.

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About the Author

Charles Townshend is Professor of International History at Keele University and the author of numerous books on warfare.

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