English History, Modern History
For more than three decades, Northern Ireland was the scene of a violent conflict known as the Troubles. Bombings, shootings, assassinations, riots, imprisonment, and military operations became part of everyday life. More than 3,500 people were killed, and tens of thousands were injured. The conflict is often described simply as a war between Roman Catholics … Read More “The Troubles in Northern Ireland: How Much Was the Conflict Really About Religion?” »