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Book SynopsisNegotiating a Settlement in Northern Ireland, 1969-2019 addresses the topical question of Northern Ireland's peace process and the manner in which it was negotiated.
Trade ReviewA valuable, timely, and important book. Based on first-hand sources, the volume rightly stresses the long-term complexity of an extraordinary process. * Richard English, author of Does Terrorism Work? A History *
This remarkable book combines historical archive, candid political interviews, and insightful scholarly analysis. Having had the foresight to gather recollections of those on all sides of Northern Ireland's long peace process in the wake of the 1998 Agreement, Coakley and Todd now bring this rich resource to deepen understanding of such negotiations and, indeed, of a painstakingly-crafted peace. * Katy Hayward, Queen's University Belfast *
Coakley and Todd have delivered a first-class volume, a very impressive piece of work measured against any standard, coming out at a time when British-Irish relations, and the Northern Ireland institutions, are in a profound crisis because of Brexit. * John McGarry, Queens University Ontario *
This is a wonderfully rich and insightful study of repeated efforts by the British and Irish governments to bring an end to violent conflict in Northern Ireland. It is both an original work of political analysis and a treasure trove of primary materials. No scholar can write in the future about the role of the two governments in peace-making in Northern Ireland without reference to this book. * Niall O' Dochartaigh, Administration *
Table of Contents1: Introduction: Defining Moments in the British-Irish Relationship 2: The Sunningdale Agreement, 1973 3: The Anglo-Irish Agreement, 1985 4: The Downing Street Declaration and Framework Documents, 1993-95 5: The Good Friday Agreement, 1998: Negotiation 6: The Good Friday Agreement, 1998: Implementation 7: Conclusion: Benchmarks from the British-Irish Process
