Author: Cochrane, Feargal

Northern Ireland

Published on 25 July 2023 by YALE UNIVERSITY PRESS in the United States.

Hardback | 320 pages, 20 colour illus.
164 x 244 x 32 | 568g

A lively and inviting history of Belfast¡ªexploring 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¡ªand how Belfast¡¯s past continues to shape its present and future.