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Ireland as It Is, and as It Would Be Under Home Rule

Exploring Ireland's Path to Self-Governance and National Identity

by Robert John Buckley ...

In "Ireland as It Is, and as It Would Be Under Home Rule," Robert John Buckley presents a critical examination of Irish society on the cusp of political change during the late 19th century. His incisive analysis combines socio-political commentary with a rhetorical literary style that mirrors the fervent debates of the time. Buckley reflects on the cultural, economic, and political ramifications ... Read more

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In "Ireland as It Is, and as It Would Be Under Home Rule," Robert John Buckley presents a critical examination of Irish society on the cusp of political change during the late 19th century. His incisive analysis combines socio-political commentary with a rhetorical literary style that mirrors the fervent debates of the time. Buckley reflects on the cultural, economic, and political ramifications
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Rural Rides

by William Cobbett ...

Travelling on horseback through southern England in the early 19th century, William Cobbett provides evocative and accurate descriptions of the countryside, colourful accounts of his encounters with labourers, and indignant outbursts at the encroaching cities and the sufferings of the exploited poor. Ian Dyck's new edition places these lively accounts of rural life in the context of Cobbett's ... Read more

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Travelling on horseback through southern England in the early 19th century, William Cobbett provides evocative and accurate descriptions of the countryside, colourful accounts of his encounters with labourers, and indignant outbursts at the encroaching cities and the sufferings of the exploited poor. Ian Dyck's new edition places these lively accounts of rural life in the context of Cobbett's
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Capital of the Mind

How Edinburg Changed the World

by James Buchan ...

This "elegant portrait of Edinburgh in the age of Enlightenment" reveals a thriving city of artists, architects, scientists, and other pioneers ( Times Literary Supplement).In the early eighteenth century, Edinburgh, Scotland, was a filthy backwater town synonymous with poverty and disease. Yet by century's end, it had become the marvel of modern Europe, home to the finest minds of the day and ... Read more

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This "elegant portrait of Edinburgh in the age of Enlightenment" reveals a thriving city of artists, architects, scientists, and other pioneers ( Times Literary Supplement).In the early eighteenth century, Edinburgh, Scotland, was a filthy backwater town synonymous with poverty and disease. Yet by century's end, it had become the marvel of modern Europe, home to the finest minds of the day and
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Everyday Life in 19th Century Ireland

by Dr Ian Maxwell ...

To Victorian visitors, Ireland was a world of extremes – Luxurious country houses to one-room mud cabins (in 1841 40% of Irish housing was the latter). This thorough and engaging social history of Ireland offers new insights into the ways in which ordinary people lived during this dramatic moment in Ireland's history from 1800-1914. It covers wide range of aspects of everyday lives: from work on ... Read more

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To Victorian visitors, Ireland was a world of extremes – Luxurious country houses to one-room mud cabins (in 1841 40% of Irish housing was the latter). This thorough and engaging social history of Ireland offers new insights into the ways in which ordinary people lived during this dramatic moment in Ireland's history from 1800-1914. It covers wide range of aspects of everyday lives: from work on
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The Reminiscences of an Irish Land Agent

by S. M. Hussey, Home Gordon, Editor ...

This edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of Contents and IndexCONTENTSPREFACEI. ANCESTRYII. PARENTAGE AND EARLY YEARSIII. EDUCATIONIV. FARMINGV. LAND AGENT IN CORKVI. FAMINE AND FEVERVII. FENIANISMVIII. MYSELF, SOME FACTS, AND MANY STORIESIX. THE HARENC ESTATEX. KERRY ELECTIONSXI. DRINKXII. PRIESTSXIII. CONSTABULARY AND DISPENSARY DOCTORSXIV. IRISH CHAR... ... Read more

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This edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of Contents and IndexCONTENTSPREFACEI. ANCESTRYII. PARENTAGE AND EARLY YEARSIII. EDUCATIONIV. FARMINGV. LAND AGENT IN CORKVI. FAMINE AND FEVERVII. FENIANISMVIII. MYSELF, SOME FACTS, AND MANY STORIESIX. THE HARENC ESTATEX. KERRY ELECTIONSXI. DRINKXII. PRIESTSXIII. CONSTABULARY AND DISPENSARY DOCTORSXIV. IRISH CHAR...
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The Great Famine in Tralee and North Kerry

by Bryan MacMahon ...

Bryan MacMahon focuses on human stories rather than statistics as he depicts the unprecedented events, upheavals and challenges of the famine years through the eyes of those who were there and reveals information which has lain hidden and untapped for 170 years. This book gives an account of incidents in Tralee and North Kerry. It gives a detailed overview and a moving insight into the suffering ... Read more

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Bryan MacMahon focuses on human stories rather than statistics as he depicts the unprecedented events, upheavals and challenges of the famine years through the eyes of those who were there and reveals information which has lain hidden and untapped for 170 years. This book gives an account of incidents in Tralee and North Kerry. It gives a detailed overview and a moving insight into the suffering
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The Edinburgh Book of Days

by Michael T R B Turnbull ...

Series series Book of Days
Drawn from original records, diaries and contemporary reports, The Edinburgh Book of Days contains a momentous, calamitous or intriguing event or fact for every day of the year, from the earliest periods of Edinburgh's history to the present. Among these are extracts about politics, crime, religion, education, sport and the arts; all topics that resonate in today's world. This informative and ... Read more

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Drawn from original records, diaries and contemporary reports, The Edinburgh Book of Days contains a momentous, calamitous or intriguing event or fact for every day of the year, from the earliest periods of Edinburgh's history to the present. Among these are extracts about politics, crime, religion, education, sport and the arts; all topics that resonate in today's world. This informative and
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Daniel O'Connell, The Last King of Ireland

by Brian Igoe ...

Daniel O'Connell had an exciting life, spiced with duelling, Revolution, and girls galore until his marriage. That marriage astonishingly for the times, was a love match, far from the norm in those days. Dan was born in 1785 into the family of what was really a smuggler baron. At the age of 15 he was sent to school in France, but had to flee three years later on the day Louis XVI was guillotined ... Read more

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Daniel O'Connell had an exciting life, spiced with duelling, Revolution, and girls galore until his marriage. That marriage astonishingly for the times, was a love match, far from the norm in those days. Dan was born in 1785 into the family of what was really a smuggler baron. At the age of 15 he was sent to school in France, but had to flee three years later on the day Louis XVI was guillotined
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Ireland under Coercion: The Diary of an American (Annotated)

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by William Henry Hurlbert, Winter Fernwick ...

Ireland under Coercion: The Diary of an American is a politically observant travel diary that examines Ireland during the late nineteenth-century struggle over land, nationalism, and British "coercion" legislation. Written in a vivid, reportorial style, it combines firsthand encounters, local testimony, historical reflection, and polemical judgment. Hurlbert situates agrarian unrest, boycotting, ... Read more

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Ireland under Coercion: The Diary of an American is a politically observant travel diary that examines Ireland during the late nineteenth-century struggle over land, nationalism, and British "coercion" legislation. Written in a vivid, reportorial style, it combines firsthand encounters, local testimony, historical reflection, and polemical judgment. Hurlbert situates agrarian unrest, boycotting,
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Queen Victoria

by E Gordon Brown ...

Series Book 4 - AUK Revisited
This book, a contemporary account from the time, chronicles the life of Queen Victoria (1819 to 1901). She married all nine of her children into the royal houses of Europe, gave her name to an era, ruled over England at a time of great change, survived assassination attempts, became the longest reigning monarch and more. This excellent book is a fascinating read about the woman behind the British ... Read more

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This book, a contemporary account from the time, chronicles the life of Queen Victoria (1819 to 1901). She married all nine of her children into the royal houses of Europe, gave her name to an era, ruled over England at a time of great change, survived assassination attempts, became the longest reigning monarch and more. This excellent book is a fascinating read about the woman behind the British
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Bonfire Night in Lewes

by Brian W Pugh ...

A fascinating collection of historical articles charting the history of bonfire in Lewes from 1813 to the modern day. Plus a Time Line of relevant dates from 1555 to 2009, Bonfire Society Information and a complete list of the winners of the Pioneer Cup & Points Cup of the Lewes Bonfire Council Fancy Dress Competition. ... Read more

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A fascinating collection of historical articles charting the history of bonfire in Lewes from 1813 to the modern day. Plus a Time Line of relevant dates from 1555 to 2009, Bonfire Society Information and a complete list of the winners of the Pioneer Cup & Points Cup of the Lewes Bonfire Council Fancy Dress Competition.
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Humanity Dick Martin

"King of Connemara", 1754-1834

by Shevawn Lynam ...

This finely detailed and amply illustrated biography recreates the life and times of one of Ireland's earliest environmentalists, founder of the world movement for the protection of animals. A loveable Galwayman, Volunteer colonel, landlord-eccentric, lawyer-duellist, parliamentarian and champion of Catholic emancipation, his colourful, humorous personality is caught in this poised and readable ... Read more

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This finely detailed and amply illustrated biography recreates the life and times of one of Ireland's earliest environmentalists, founder of the world movement for the protection of animals. A loveable Galwayman, Volunteer colonel, landlord-eccentric, lawyer-duellist, parliamentarian and champion of Catholic emancipation, his colourful, humorous personality is caught in this poised and readable
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