This new edition covers four syllabus topics, two of which students must select for study: Politics and Society in Northern Ireland, 1949-1993 (on which the compulsory documents-study question in the Leaving Certificate Examination will be based) Movements for Political and Social reform, 1870-1914 The Pursuit of Sovereignty and the Impact of Partition, 1912-1949 Government, Economy and Society in the Republic of Ireland, 1949-1989

Written and illustrated with both Higher and Ordinary level students in mind

Detailed guidance is also given for the research study, which all students must complete

All the required case studies are included with the documentary and visual evidence, and accompanying exercises

Key personalities and key concepts are highlighted, as required by the syllabus

Provides numerous exam-focused questions and exercises

New syllabus outline is included for ease of reference