HIST 821 - Ireland in the 20th Century

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Trinity College

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Description:

This seminar will trace Ireland's transformation from a quasi-colonial fixture within the United Kingdom to an autonomous and fully independent member of the European community. Beginning with the Easter Rising of 1916, students will examine the principal stages of this journey toward nationhood: the Anglo-Irish War, the Irish Civil War, the establishment of a working democracy, the struggle for economic independence, Ireland's neutrality during World War II, the declaration the Irish Republic, entrance into the European Community, and Ireland's emergence at the end of the century as a modern European society. Woven throughout this story is the unresolved problem of Northern Ireland. Students will see Ireland as a case study of the process of decolonization and nation building 1.00 units, Seminar

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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