Great Britain and the Irish Question 1800-1922

by Paul Adelman, Robert Pearce

Designed for students at A and AS Level, this text provides a lucid and detailed account of the Irish question, from the Act of Union in 1800 to the Anglo-Irish Settlement of 1922. Important events such as the Great Famine and the Easter Rising are explained, and key figures such as Parnell, Gladstone and de Valera are assessed. The book features study guides containing exercises and advice on tackling differentiated exam questions.

Genres: History

153 pages, Paperback

First published February 5, 1996

About the author

Paul Adelman was formerly Reader in History at Kingston University.