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
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Gerard Brockie teaches at St. Joseph's Christian Brothers School, Fairview, Dublin, and Raymond Walsh is Principal of Drimnagh Castle Christian Brothers School, Dublin. Both are experienced teachers and have collaborated in writing several textbooks, notably the very popular Focus on the Past for Junior Certificate.
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