Ebook: The Irish Crisis

This is essential reading for all those seeking to understand the underlying causes of the seemingly endless crises afflicting Northern Ireland.

The book begins with an examination of the causes and effects of the Partition of Ireland, which was established in 1920 by the Government of Ireland Act. In particular much evidence is assembled on the repercussions this has had on the economies of England and the Six Counties, and an assessment is made of the effect on the total economy of lreland if the province were instead joined with the Republic.

Then the events are considered which led to the current situation - from the beginnings of the Civil Rights movement, to the present intervention by the British army. The conclusion is reached that the ultimate solution must lie in a United Ireland, and this is just as much in the interest of the mass of the English people as the Irish.

Mr. Greaves is the author of two previous books of especial Irish interest - _The Life and Times of James Connolly_, and _Liam Mellows and the lrish Revolution_.