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The Irish Boundary Commission and its origins, 1886-1925, Paul Murray

Label
The Irish Boundary Commission and its origins, 1886-1925, Paul Murray
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-333) and index
Illustrations
maps
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The Irish Boundary Commission and its origins, 1886-1925
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
665196296
Responsibility statement
Paul Murray
Summary
In this history of the Irish Boundary Commission, Paul Murray looks at British attempts from 1886 on to satisfy the Irish Nationalist demand for Home Rule. It also examines Ulster and British Unionist resistance to this demand, the 1920 partition of Ireland and the 1921 Anglo-Irish treaty
Table Of Contents
The partition of Ireland : the forces at play -- The Anglo-Irish treaty and the Ulster question -- Anticipating the boundary commission -- The commission in session -- Procedures and findings -- The boundary commission's European context -- The division of Ireland: normative issues -- Conclusion