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Dublin, 1910–1940

Dublin, 1910–1940

Shaping the city and suburbs

Ruth McManus

Between 1910 and 1940 Dublin's suburbs grew considerably. For the first time, planned suburbanization of the working classes became a stated policy, with new an…
The Irish Hedge School and its books, 1695–1831

The Irish Hedge School and its books, 1695–1831

Antonia McManus

[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. …
Christ Church Cathedral Dublin

Christ Church Cathedral Dublin

A history

Kenneth Milne

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 s…
Freemasonry in Ulster, 1733–1813

Freemasonry in Ulster, 1733–1813

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

Petri Mirala

This book explores the role of freemasonry in the Volunteer movement of the 1780s and in the struggles over Catholic emancipation, parliamentary reform, revolut…
Dublin docklands reinvented

Dublin docklands reinvented

The post-industrial regeneration of a European city quarter

Niamh Moore

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 bot…
Political Ideology in Ireland, 1541–1641

Political Ideology in Ireland, 1541–1641

Hiram Morgan

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

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

Karol Mullaney-Dignam

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-connecte…
Evangelicals and Catholics in nineteenth-century Ireland

Evangelicals and Catholics in nineteenth-century Ireland

James H. Murphy, editor

This interesting collection of essays – from academics in Ireland and North America – looks at Irish society, religion and politics in the nineteenth century.

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The Irish Brigades, 1685–2006
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The Irish Brigades, 1685–2006

David Murphy

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 repre…
Maria Edgeworth and romance

Maria Edgeworth and romance

Sharon Murphy

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 fo…