'Across the Barricades' by Joan Lingard - background

This novel takes place against the background of 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland in the 1970's.

Below are some links which you might find useful and informative:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/troubles

http://www.amnesty.org.uk/dealing-past

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Troubles