Hard Border by Darach MacDonald review: fine blend of history and memoir. Brexit is put in context of the historical issues of the Border

Garrett Carr

Hard Border by Darach MacDonald review: fine blend of history and memoir. Brexit is put in context of the historical issues of the Border

School of Arts, English and Languages

Research output: Other contribution

Abstract

Darach MacDonald’s new book Hard Border is a fine addition to the discussion and will likely outlast most contributions as it is primarily an historical tour, giving a lot attention to the 1920s and the Troubles. It puts Brexit in context. To write it MacDonald walked the 50-mile route of the now dried-up Ulster Canal ...

Original language	English
Type	Book review
Media of output	Press and online
Publisher	The Irish Times
Number of pages	1
Place of Publication	Dublin
Publication status	Published - 21 Apr 2017

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The Rule of the Land: Politics, Landscape and Identity on Ireland’s Border
Carr, G. (Participant)
Impact: Cultural Impact, Societial Impact, Other Impact

1 Book

The Rule of the Land: Walking Ireland's Border
Carr, G., 02 Feb 2017, London: Faber & Faber. 340 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Book

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Hard Border by Darach MacDonald review: fine blend of history and memoir. Brexit is put in context of the historical issues of the Border

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The Rule of the Land: Politics, Landscape and Identity on Ireland’s Border

Research output

The Rule of the Land: Walking Ireland's Border

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