This guide to Northern Ireland during 30 years of "the troubles", 1968-1998, covers the various elements at home and abroad which have had an influence on the hostilities. It contains a chronology of major events (1921-1998), an alphabetical dictionary of people, parties, organizations, and key places, and sections on election results, systems of government and the security system.

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