Irish Studies - 02DF822

The history of Ireland has been determined by the set of relationships entertained with the European continent and with its neighbour mainland Britain. This 12-hour lecture examines how the balance of strength between the English -and then British- Crown and the continental powers played a major part in the eventual colonisation of the island. The lecture will then develop on the period spanning from the early 19th century to the early 21st century, special attention will be paid to economic issues.