Publisher's Synopsis
In the aftermath of the 1921 'Treaty', Anglo-Irish relations were transformed by the emergence of an independent Irish Free State and the establishment of a devolved government, including a Parliament, for Northern Ireland. These enormous constitutional developments, unprecedented in modern British history, led to the creation of a new type of history of Ireland, or, more precisely, of the two Irelands. The essays in this volume explore themes relevant to the two states' struggles for survival and legitimacy, their relationship with each other, links to the wider world and the enduring importance of the Anglo-Irish connection.
