Hope against history : the Ulster conflict

'It is an extraordinary story that Holland tells and he does so astonishingly well' New York Times Book Review

Jack Holland has taken a clear-eyed look at the conflict in Ulster and produced a concise and balanced history of the last 25 years. Explaining how and why the Troubles arose and unravelling a complex and often misunderstood story, Hope Against History is a thorough and cogent analysis for the general reader. Jack Holland has uncovered first-hand information and interviewed many of the most important characters in the arena.