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Belfast : the story of a city and its people / Feargal Cochrane

Author
Cochrane, Feargal
Published
New Haven : Yale University Press, [2023]
Physical Description
xxi, 291 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white), map ; 25 cm

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Contents
The Lagan and the linen -- The radicalism -- The ships -- The buildings -- The troubles -- The tourism -- The poetry -- The future.
Summary
A lively and inviting history of Belfast--exploring the highs and lows of a resilient city. Modern Belfast is a beautiful city with a vibrant tradition of radicalism, industry, architectural innovation, and cultural achievement. But the city's many qualities are all too frequently overlooked, its image marred by association with the political violence of the Troubles. Feargal Cochrane tells the story of his home city, revealing a rich and complex history which is not solely defined by these conflicts. From its emergence as a maritime port to its heyday as a center for the linen industry and crucible of liberal radicalism in the late eighteenth century, through to the famous shipyards where the Titanic was built, Belfast has long been a hub of innovation. Cochrane's book offers a new perspective on this fascinating story, demonstrating how religion, culture, and politics have shaped the way people think, act, and vote in the city--and how Belfast's past continues to shape its present and future.
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ISBN
9780300264449 hardcover
0300264445 hardcover
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-284) and index.
Endowment Note
Class of 1984 Endowed Book Fund
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