This guide to Northern Ireland during 30 years of "the troubles", 1968-1998, covers the various elements at home and abroad which have had an influence on the hostilities. It contains a chronology of major events (1921-1998), an alphabetical dictionary of people, parties, organizations, and key places, and sections on election results, systems of government and the security system.

This guide to Northern Ireland during 30 years of "the troubles", 1968-1998, covers the various elements at home and abroad which have had an influence on the hostilities. It contains a chronology of major events (1921-1998), an alphabetical dictionary of people, parties, organizations, and key places, and sections on election results, systems of government and the security system.