For the past two decades, you could cross the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic half a dozen times without noticing or, indeed, turning off the road you were travelling.  Meer

Presents the history of Ireland (1900-2000). This book examines politics and political parties. It deals with the North in a comprehensive way, focusing on the social and cultural aspects, not just the obvious political and religious divisions.  Meer

A masterful history of a country transformed over 25 years, from Ireland's most distinguished historian  Meer

A masterful history of a country transformed over 25 years, from Ireland's most distinguished historian.  Meer

An arresting account of the Irish Revolutions and their legacy by a world leading Irish historian. Now available in paperback.  Meer

The first ever really honest account of the reality of Ireland's offshore islands.  Meer

The history and legacy of the war that shaped the Irish political landscape for decades, by Ireland's most prominent historian.  Meer