Access To History: Great Britain and the Irish Question 1798-1921 Second Edition

Summary:
The second edition of this popular title provides both a narrative and analysis of the relationship between Great Britain and Ireland, from its origins and the Act of Union in 1800 to the Anglo Irish settlement in 1922. Important events such as the Great Famine and the Easter Rising are explained, and key figures such as Parnell, Gladstone and O'Connell are assessed. This is an essential text for students studying this period to aid understanding of the complex but compelling issues that arose in Ireland and Britain during this period.
Throughout the book, key dates, terms and issues are highlighted, and historical interpretations of key debates are outlined. Summary diagrams are included to consolidate knowledge and understanding of the period, and exam style questions and tips for each examination board provide the opportunity to develop exam skills.

• Now with revised and updated study guides for the 2008 specifications. Written by examiners to provide support with assessment and exam skills

• Redesigned to allow greater accessibility to a wide range of AS and A2 students.
• New features such as synoptic links, definitions, key questions to aid learning.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 Introduction: Anglo-Irish Relations 1170–1922
1 England and Ireland 1170–1798
2 Great Britain and the Irish Question
3 The Key Debate
Chapter 2 The Making of the Act of Union 1800
1 The Ascendancy of England in Eighteenth-Century Ireland
2 The Age of Revolution
3 The Act of Union
Chapter 3 Daniel O'Connell, 'The Liberator'
1 The campaign for Catholic Emancipation
2 O'Connell and the Whigs 1830-40
3 The Repeal Campaign 1840-4
4 Peel and Irish Reform
5 O'Connell: The Last Years
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Chapter 4 The Great Famine
1 Introduction
2 Background and Causes of the Great Famine
3 The Response of the British Government
3 The Results of the Great Famine
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Chapter 5 Gladstone and Irish Reform 1868–82
1 Gladstone and Ireland 1868–74
2 The Rise of Parnell
3 Parnell and the Land League
4 Gladstone and Parnell 1880-2
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Chapter 6 Gladstone, Parnell and Home Rule
1 Parnell and the Irish Parliamentary Party 1882-5
2 The First Home Rule Bill 1886
3 The Fall of Parnell
4 The Second Home Rule Bill 1893
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Chapter 7 The Ulster Problem
1 The Origins of Ulster Unionism
2 The Liberals and Home Rule 1906-12
3 Ulster Resistance
4 1914: Year of Crisis
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Chapter 8 The Making of Anglo-Irish Settlement
1 Ireland and the First World War
2 The Easter Rebellion 1916
3 Sinn Fein
4 The Government of Ireland Act 1920
5 The Anglo-Irish War 1919–21
6 The Anglo-Irish Treaty 1921
7 Conclusion
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About the Author(s):
Paul Adelman is a widely respected and experienced History author.

Readership:
AS and A Level History students