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Nations Divided: 20th Century Civil Wars That Shaped the Modern World

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2. Irish Civil War (1922-1923)

2. Irish Civil War (1922-1923)
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The Irish Civil War erupted after the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, which split the revolutionary movement into pro- and anti-treaty factions. The resulting conflict led to the creation of the Irish Free State but left deep scars on Irish society.
This brief yet bitter war established the political landscape of modern Ireland, sowing seeds of division that influenced its governance and identity for generations.

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