San Antonio College Library

"Historical Dictionary of the Contemporary United Kingdom presents the events, people, and trends of this 28-year period and explains the current state of the country - knowledge vital to understanding the society, politics, personalities, and actions that are shaping the country today. This book includes a chronology, dating from 1979 to the present, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and more than 700 cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant...

"This guide to the conflict in Northern Ireland during thirty years of the Troubles, 1968 to 1999, covers the various elements at home and abroad that have had an influence on the hostilities. The A-to-Z entries cover people, parties, organizations, and key places. Other sections cover election results (1968 to 1999), systems of government, office holders in Northern Ireland, and the security system. Further enhancing this volume are a chronology...

To the IRA and its supporters the American connection meant guns and money. This volume reviews the flow of money and illegal munitions to the IRA from the US, and dissects the American press's often ill-informed reporting on the crisis in Northern Ireland.

"Picking Up the Linen Threads is a study into the folklore of those employed in the Linen Industry in Northern Ireland. The book starts with a look at the history of linen manufacture in Ireland, from the time of home spinning through to the factory era. The different categories of linen workers, such as doffers, handle holders, piecers and pickers are mentioned with a brief description of their role in the overall manufacturing process. The book...