An examination of the Ulster Loyalists which provides key insights into the Loyalist world-view. Describing the Irish "Troubles" as a deeply entrenched ethnic conflict, the author argues that a failure to take into account the importance of the Loyalist identity will hinder the peace process.

...a concise and acerbic re-examination of themes from his previous sociological studies of the Democratic Unionist Party. Bruce does the general reader a considerable favour by cutting through the byzantine and sometimes ritualistic rhetoric of parties in Northern Ireland. It is difficult to find fault with Bruce's well-written summary...Bruce has made a valuable contribution to the study of Northern Ireland. - Gerald Hall. H-Net Reviews. May 1998.

Autorentext
Steve Bruce is the author of God Save Ulster! The Religion and Politics of Paisleyism (OUP, 1986) and The Red Hand: Protestant Paramilitaries in Northern Ireland (OUP, 1992), which sold around 6,000 copies each. He makes regular media appearences as an expert on Northern Ireland.

Klappentext

On the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Northern Ireland `Troubles' the Ulster Loyalists are an increasingly alienated people. In this timely book Steve Bruce provides crucial insights into the Loyalist world-view. Describing the troubles as a deeply entrenched ethnic conflict, he argues that a widespread failure to take into account the strength and importance of the loyalist identity will scupper the chances of peace.

Zusammenfassung
On the 25th anniversary of the Northern Ireland 'Troubles', the Ulster Loyalists are alienated people. Here, the author provides insights into the Loyalist world-view. Describing the troubles as an ethnic conflict, he argues that failure to take into account the strength and importance of the loyalist identity will scupper the chances of peace.