Longman Handbook of Modern Irish History Since 1800

This compact and accessible reference work provides all the essential facts and figures about major aspects of modern Irish history from the passing of the Act of Union to the premiership of Bertie AhernIt offers a full chronology, and detailed political information; a wealth of material on population, education, social structure and religion; economic statistics covering agriculture, trade, prices and wages, transport and unemployment.  There are sections on Irish women's history, treaties, elections, law, communications, a glossary and biographical information.