Parallel Paths
The Development of Nationalism in Ireland and Quebec
- Publisher
- McGill-Queen's University Press
- Initial publish date
- May 2006
- Category
- General
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780773530294
- Publish Date
- May 2006
- List Price
- $110.00
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780773530737
- Publish Date
- May 2006
- List Price
- $37.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9780773576629
- Publish Date
- May 2006
- List Price
- $95.00
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Description
Predominantly Catholic societies subjected to British conquest and partial colonization, Ireland and Quebec rebelled unsuccessfully and entered the modern era with populations divided by language and religion. Ireland failed to achieve home rule within the United Kingdom and chose armed resistance, which led to independence for most of the country at the price of partition. Quebec achieved home rule as a province within the Canadian federation, which led to a century of relative stability followed by the Quiet Revolution and the rise of an independence movement. Almost simultaneously with increased pressure for independence in Quebec, the Irish question erupted again with an armed struggle between supporters and opponents of partition in the six northern counties.
About the author
Garth Stevenson is professor, political science, Brock University, and author of Ex Uno Plures, Community Besieged, and Unfulfilled Union.