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War, politics and the Irish of Leinster, 1156–1606
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War, politics and the Irish of Leinster, 1156–1606

Until now there has been no linear political study of the Irish of Leinster from the death of Toirdhealbhach O’Connor in 1156 to the establishment, in 1606, of County Wicklow – the last Irish and Leinster county to...Until now there has been no linear political study of the Irish of Leinster from the death of Toirdhealbhach O’Connor in 1156...
Author/Editor: Emmett O'Byrne
The University of Ulster

The University of Ulster

Genesis and growth

The essays in this collection examine the history of the University of Ulster and seek to place its experience within the contexts of the national and international communities it has served for forty years. Chapters have been contributed by...The essays in this collection examine the history of the University of Ulster and seek to place its experience within the contexts...
Author/Editor: Gerard O'Brien & Peter Roebuck, editors
Confederate Ireland, 1642–1649

Confederate Ireland, 1642–1649

A constitutional and political analysis

This book examines political and constitutional developments in confederate Ireland from the formation of embryonic governmental institutions in 1642, until the signing of the 'Second Ormond Peace' in 1649. The study of confederate Ireland (the only example of sustained self-government...This book examines political and constitutional developments in confederate Ireland from the formation of embryonic governmental institutions in 1642, until the signing...
Author/Editor: Micheál Ó Siochrú
Mícheál Ó Cléirigh, his associates and St Anthony’s College Louvain

Mícheál Ó Cléirigh, his associates and St Anthony’s College Louvain

The Irish Franciscan College of St Anthony at Louvain, established in 1607, was an intellectual powerhouse for an attempt to save and promote the religion, culture and language of Gaelic Ireland. Based there was the most significant (and almost...The Irish Franciscan College of St Anthony at Louvain, established in 1607, was an intellectual powerhouse for an attempt to save and...
Author/Editor: Nollaig Ó Muraíle, editor
Patterns in Dante

Patterns in Dante

Interesting collection of essays relating to Dante’s works that offers fresh literary interpretations, concluding with an extensive index of references to Dante’s works as well as an index of names. *Contributors:* Mark Davie (University of Exeter); P. Armour (Royal Holloway,...Interesting collection of essays relating to Dante’s works that offers fresh literary interpretations, concluding with an extensive index of references to Dante’s...
Author/Editor: Cormac Ó Cuilleanáin & Jennifer Petrie, editors
Ireland, 1870–1914
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Ireland, 1870–1914

Coercion and Conciliation

This book traces the economic, social and cultural history of Ireland from the 1870s to 1914, when the prospect of partition moved from being almost unthinkable to being almost inevitable. Ulster Protestants organized themselves in implacable opposition to the...This book traces the economic, social and cultural history of Ireland from the 1870s to 1914, when the prospect of partition moved...
Author/Editor: Donnchadh Ó Corráin & Tomás O'Riordan, editors
Ireland, 1815–1870
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Ireland, 1815–1870

Emancipation, famine and religion

This book opens by exploring how nationalist Ireland mobilized a mass democratic movement under O’Connell to secure Catholic Emancipation. This world was soon to be transformed by the horrifying tragedy of the Great Famine of 1846–50, which set the...This book opens by exploring how nationalist Ireland mobilized a mass democratic movement under O’Connell to secure Catholic Emancipation. This world was...
Author/Editor: Donnchadh Ó Corráin & Tomás O'Riordan, editors
Translation and censorship

Translation and censorship

Patterns of Communication and Interference

Complex and paradoxical links between translation and censorship are explored in this wide-ranging collection of essays, written by fifteen scholars from eight countries. *Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin*, *Cormac Ó Cuilleanáin* and* David Parris* teach, respectively, English, Italian and French at Trinity...Complex and paradoxical links between translation and censorship are explored in this wide-ranging collection of essays, written by fifteen scholars from eight...
Author/Editor: Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin, Cormac Ó Cuilleanáin & David Parris, editors
Heresy and orthodoxy in early English literature, 1350–1680

Heresy and orthodoxy in early English literature, 1350–1680

English literature from Chaucer to Milton was produced in a culture where accusations of heresy were frequently made, and where the meaning of orthodoxy was unsettled. The essays in this book show the ways in which ideas about...English literature from Chaucer to Milton was produced in a culture where accusations of heresy were frequently made, and where the meaning...
Author/Editor: Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin & John Flood, editors
The Irish Militia, 1793–1802

The Irish Militia, 1793–1802

Ireland's forgotten army

This is the story of the Irish militia in the first period of its existence, the turbulent era of the French revolutionary wars from 1793 to 1802. The Irish militia has been much criticized, and its reputation has...This is the story of the Irish militia in the first period of its existence, the turbulent era of the French revolutionary...
Author/Editor: Ivan F. Nelson
Maria Edgeworth and romance

Maria Edgeworth and romance

The work of Maria Edgeworth has always attracted interest, but little attention has been paid to her extraordinary recognition of the power of imagination, a force which she and her contemporaries particularly associated with the romance, rather than the...The work of Maria Edgeworth has always attracted interest, but little attention has been paid to her extraordinary recognition of the power...
Author/Editor: Sharon Murphy
The Irish Brigades, 1685–2006

The Irish Brigades, 1685–2006

Since the 17th century, Irish soldiers have served in various armies across the world and have achieved a formidable reputation as fighting men. This book represents an attempt to recognize the varied and distinguished service of Irish soldiers. It...Since the 17th century, Irish soldiers have served in various armies across the world and have achieved a formidable reputation as fighting...
Author/Editor: David Murphy
Evangelicals and Catholics in nineteenth-century Ireland

Evangelicals and Catholics in nineteenth-century Ireland

This interesting collection of essays – from academics in Ireland and North America – looks at Irish society, religion and politics in the nineteenth century. *Contributors: *Walter L. Arnstein (U Illinois); Matthew Brown (U Wisconsin-Madison); Martin Doherty (U Westminster); Tadhg...This interesting collection of essays – from academics in Ireland and North America – looks at Irish society, religion and politics in...
Author/Editor: James H. Murphy, editor
Music and dancing at Castletown, Co. Kildare, 1759–1821

Music and dancing at Castletown, Co. Kildare, 1759–1821

Castletown, near Celbridge in Co. Kildare, was the home of the Right Honourable Thomas Conolly and his wife Lady Louisa Augusta (née Lennox). As a well-connected, high-society couple, the Conollys received invitations to the most exclusive social events in...Castletown, near Celbridge in Co. Kildare, was the home of the Right Honourable Thomas Conolly and his wife Lady Louisa Augusta (née...
Author/Editor: Karol Mullaney-Dignam
Political Ideology in Ireland, 1541–1641

Political Ideology in Ireland, 1541–1641

This collection of essays arising out of a seminar organized by the Folger Library, Washington, provides an in-depth analysis of the period's writings. It looks at the work of Spenser and other colonial writers but also at the...This collection of essays arising out of a seminar organized by the Folger Library, Washington, provides an in-depth analysis of the period's...
Author/Editor: Hiram Morgan
Dublin docklands reinvented

Dublin docklands reinvented

The post-industrial regeneration of a European city quarter

Over the last twenty years, the redevelopment of the docklands has radically altered the physical fabric and social structure of a large part of Dublin City both north and south of the river. What has happened in the...Over the last twenty years, the redevelopment of the docklands has radically altered the physical fabric and social structure of a large...
Author/Editor: Niamh Moore
Freemasonry in Ulster, 1733–1813

Freemasonry in Ulster, 1733–1813

A social and political history of the masonic brotherhood in the north of Ireland

This book explores the role of freemasonry in the Volunteer movement of the 1780s and in the struggles over Catholic emancipation, parliamentary reform, revolution and counter-revolution in the 1790s. Based on original research, the book addresses many common myths about...This book explores the role of freemasonry in the Volunteer movement of the 1780s and in the struggles over Catholic emancipation, parliamentary...
Author/Editor: Petri Mirala
The Dublin Liberties, 1600–1850

The Dublin Liberties, 1600–1850

The ‘liberties’ are a familiar feature of Dublin. Indeed the term survives colloquially to denote the heartland of the old city. But what exactly were the liberties? How did these semi-autonomous urban jurisdictions come into being, and to what...The ‘liberties’ are a familiar feature of Dublin. Indeed the term survives colloquially to denote the heartland of the old city. But...
Author/Editor: Kenneth Milne
Christ Church Cathedral Dublin

Christ Church Cathedral Dublin

A history

The cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Dublin, commonly called Christ Church, is by Irish standards rich in archival and architectural remains, and so it comes as something of a surprise to learn that this is the first full-scale...The cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Dublin, commonly called Christ Church, is by Irish standards rich in archival and architectural remains, and...
Author/Editor: Kenneth Milne
The Irish Hedge School and its books, 1695–1831

The Irish Hedge School and its books, 1695–1831

[Now in its 4th printing.] This definitive book studies the hedge schools and texts that were common in the country for over one hundred and thirty-six years. For most of that time, they worked underground due to the strictures...[Now in its 4th printing.] This definitive book studies the hedge schools and texts that were common in the country for over...
Author/Editor: Antonia McManus