Impact of the Troubles on the Republic of Ireland, 1968-79 : boiling volcano?, The

Front matter; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgements; A note on government, society and terminology; Introduction; 'Something deep was stirring'; 'The nation on the march'; 'It's all going to start down here'; Offences against the state, 1970-72; 'Are we trying to create a new Chile here?'; Refugees and runners; 'The other minority'; 'But then they started all this killing'; 'They want to tell lies about our history'; 'Practically a foreign country'?; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index
This book tells the story of how the war in Northern Ireland threatened to engulf the Republic. It explains how popular opinion responded to the crisis from marching in solidarity with nationalists to increasing disengagement and fear.