{"product_id":"the-catholic-church-and-the-northern-ireland-troubles-19681998-9780192871398","title":"The Catholic Church and the Northern Ireland Troubles, 1968-1998","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe study evaluates the role of the Catholic Church in mediating conflict during the Northern Irish Troubles, using archival material to uncover its impact on the conflict. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 256 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 September 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe historical narrative of the Irish Catholic Church during the Northern Irish Troubles has traditionally been crafted by Irish priests and bishops, with a focus on commemorative rather than analytical approaches. This study employs the Troubles as a case study to assess the role of the Catholic Church in mediating conflict. During this period, these priests and bishops frequently operated in the background, serving as intermediaries between the British government and republican paramilitaries, aiming to foster a peaceful resolution. However, this research extends its scope to examine the actions of the American, Irish, and English Catholic Churches, as well as the Vatican, to uncover the comprehensive impact of the Church on the Troubles. By conducting a critical analysis of previously overlooked state, Irish, and English Catholic Church archival material, this study offers a transformative perspective on the role of a religious institution in a contemporary conflict.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe historical narrative of the Irish Catholic Church during the Northern Irish Troubles has traditionally been crafted by Irish priests and bishops, with a focus on commemorative rather than analytical approaches. This study employs the Troubles as a case study to assess the role of the Catholic Church in mediating conflict. During this period, these priests and bishops frequently operated in the background, serving as intermediaries between the British government and republican paramilitaries, aiming to foster a peaceful resolution. However, this research extends its scope to examine the actions of the American, Irish, and English Catholic Churches, as well as the Vatican, to uncover the comprehensive impact of the Church on the Troubles. By conducting a critical analysis of previously overlooked state, Irish, and English Catholic Church archival material, this study offers a transformative perspective on the role of a religious institution in a contemporary conflict.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe historical narrative of the Irish Catholic Church during the Northern Irish Troubles has traditionally been crafted by Irish priests and bishops, with a focus on commemorative rather than analytical approaches. This study employs the Troubles as a case study to assess the role of the Catholic Church in mediating conflict. During this period, these priests and bishops frequently operated in the background, serving as intermediaries between the British government and republican paramilitaries, aiming to foster a peaceful resolution. However, this research extends its scope to examine the actions of the American, Irish, and English Catholic Churches, as well as the Vatican, to uncover the comprehensive impact of the Church on the Troubles. By conducting a critical analysis of previously overlooked state, Irish, and English Catholic Church archival material, this study offers a transformative perspective on the role of a religious institution in a contemporary conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 396g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 232 x 154 x 17 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780192871398\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Margaret M.Scull","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44100550754554,"sku":"9780192871398","price":39.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1668775554214_book.jpg?v=1668789276","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-catholic-church-and-the-northern-ireland-troubles-19681998-9780192871398","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}