Background information
Year-by-year
Follow each of the main moments in the Civil War on the timeline.
Marching unto war
From the first rumblings of political and religious unrest, to the shattering upheaval of war, and the aftershocks which followed the march into Civil War.
Related programme
Explore the events leading to the outbreak of the Civil War and follow them as they developed with our timeline. Find out about the people behind the portraits, who were major players in the theatre of war and keep yourself focused on where you are with our selection of Civil War maps
Timeline
Timeline illustrating key moments in the Civil War.
Key Players
Profiles of leading players in the Civil War drama.
Maps
Maps showing the Balance of Power, the Irish Dimension and The European Dimension.
Content last updated: 07/01/2001
