Designed for students at A and AS Level, this text provides a lucid and detailed account of the Irish question, from the Act of Union in 1800 to the Anglo-Irish Settlement of 1922. Important events such as the Great Famine and the Easter Rising are explained, and key figures such as Parnell, Gladstone and de Valera are assessed. The book features study guides containing exercises and advice on tackling differentiated exam questions.