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The stories of these conflicts, with their scores of killings, torture, reprisals and long lasting bitterness are told concisely in this book. ""Easter 1916"" - features the rebellion which took place in Ireland 90 years ago was arguably the most momentous event in this country's history. ""The War of Independence"" - features the guerrilla war, characterised by marvellous courage and miserable cruelty. ""The Civil War"" - features few episodes in Irish history are as poignant, bloody and unnecessary. This book traces the causes, events and consequences of these events. It will help a peaceful generation for which the bloody birth of modern Ireland's ancient history, to gain a better understanding of the essence of their nation.

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Sean McMahon lives in Derry. A critic, biographer and anthologist, he is also the author of A Short History of Ulster, A Short History of Ireland, The Story of the Claddagh Ring and A Book of Irish Insults.

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