The formation of modern Irish nationalism -- The development of Ulster unionism -- The drive for home rule, 1879-1906 -- The search for more differences: Irish-Ireland and a socialist republic -- Home rule and rebellion in the north, 1910-14 -- Conscription and rebellion in the south, 1914-18 -- The creation of two new states -- Defensive ascendancy in Ulster, 1922-68 -- Ulster since 1968: troubles -- Ulster since 1968: solutions?