This deeply researched book explores the fraught history of Ireland and its fraught relationship with England from the early medieval period to the present day. The authors provide a detailed analysis of the political, economic, and social forces that have shaped Irish history, with particular attention to the role of religion and sectarianism in shaping the Irish experience.

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