Making Sense of the Troubles
A History of the Northern Ireland Conflict
(Author) David McKittrickFirst published ten years ago, Making Sense of the Troubles is widely regarded as the most 'comprehensive, considered and compassionate' (Irish Times) history of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Written by a distinguished journalist and a teacher of history in Northern Ireland, it surveys the roots of the problems from 1921 onwards, the descent into violence in the late 60s, and the three terrible decades that followed. McKittrick and McVea have now fully updated the book to take into account the momentous events of the last ten years, including the disbanding of the IRA, Ian Paisley's deal with the Republicans and the historic power-sharing government in Belfast.
David McKittrick
David McKitrick was a prominent Northern Irish journalist and author known for his extensive coverage of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. He worked for The Irish Times and The Independent, where he wrote insightful and in-depth articles on the political and social issues in the region.
McKitrick's most notable work is "Lost Lives: The Stories of the Men, Women and Children who Died as a Result of the Northern Ireland Troubles," which he co-authored with three other journalists. The book meticulously documents the lives and deaths of over 3,600 individuals who lost their lives during the conflict, providing a comprehensive and moving account of the human cost of the Troubles.
McKitrick's writing style is characterized by its clarity, precision, and empathy towards his subjects. His work has had a significant impact on the genre of conflict journalism and has helped shed light on the complexities and tragedies of the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
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