"Outstanding. The division of the book into narrative and thematic sections was inspired. I would certainly recommend it."

– Thomas Hennessey - Reader in History, University of Canterbury and author of A History of Northern I

"Illuminating and challenging. Caters well for both the newcomer the old hands who have grown jaded with the current state of conventional wisdom."

– Henry Patterson - Professor of Politics, University of Ulster and author of "Ireland Since 1939"

"An excellent introduction. It draws on an impressive range of sources and is admirably clear-sighted about the problems that remain in the wake of the 1998 Agreement. The book is particularly strong on the question of the legacy of the troubles."

– Graham Walker - Professor of Political History, Queen's University, Belfast and author of A History

"A fine work. Essential reading for anyone concerned with the political, social and historical elements of the conflict."

– Martin Dillon - Author of The Shankill Butchers and former BBC journalist

"Lively and accessible. One of the best guides yet to the divisions which afflict Northern Ireland. Accurate and engaging."

– Jonathan Tonge - Professor of Politics at the University of Liverpool and author of Sinn Fein and th

"A fresh and passionate contribution. [It] deserves as wide a readership as possible."

– Arthur Aughey - Professor of Politics, University of Ulster and author of The Politics of Northern I