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This edition of the writings of Theobald Wolfe Tone (1763-98),
barrister, United Irishman, agent of the Catholic Committee and
later an officer in the French revolutionary army, is intended to
comprehend all his writings and largely to supersede the two-volume
Life of Theobald Wolfe Tone. ..written by himself that was edited
by his son William, and published at Washington in 1826. It
consists mainly of Tone's correspondence, diaries, autobiography,
pamphlets, public addresses, and miscellaneous memoranda (both
personal and public); it is based on the original MSS if extant or
the most reliable printed sources.
Tone's participation in Irish politics in the early 1790s and his
presence on the periphery of the ruling circle in revolutionary
France from February 1796 to September 1798 would be sufficient to
make his writings a major historical source. The literary quality
of his writings, diaries, and autobiography enhances their
importance. The unique quality of Tone's writings is that they are
the production of a gifted and convivial young Irishman who moved
widely in intellectual and political circles.
This volume - France, the Rhine, Lough Swilly, and the Death of
Tone - completes the edition, following the last part of Tone's
life, until his death following the abortive Irish uprising of
1798. It includes addenda, corrigenda, an iconography, a
bibliography, and a complete index to all three volumes.
The second of three volumes on the writings of Theobald Wolfe Tone (1763-98), barrister, United Irishman, agent of the Catholic Committee, and member of the French revolutionary army. It consists of his correspondence, diary entries, and autobiography, and covers his attempt to settle in America, his early days in France, his negotiations with the Directory, his entry into the French army, and the expedition to Bantry Bay.
A New History of Ireland is the largest scholarly project in modern
Irish history. In 9 volumes, it provides a comprehensive new
synthesis of modern scholarship on every aspect of Irish history
and prehistory, from the earliest geological and archaeological
evidence, through the Middle Ages, down to the present day.
Volume IX is the second of the companion volumes and includes maps,
genealogical tables, and succession lists of kings and lords.
A New History of Ireland is the largest scholarly project in modern
Irish history. In 9 volumes, it provides a comprehensive new
synthesis of modern scholarship on every aspect of Irish history
and prehistory, from the earliest geological and archaeological
evidence, through the Middle Ages, down to the present day.
Volume VIII is the first of the companion volumes and consists of a
chronology of Irish History extending from the earliest times to
the end of 1976. It touches upon every aspect of Irish life for
which dates can be given, and discusses problems of dating,
source-material, forms of names, and technical forms in the general
and section introductions.
A New History of Ireland is the largest scholarly project in modern
Irish history. In 9 volumes, it provides a comprehensive new
synthesis of modern scholarship on every aspect of Irish history
and prehistory, from the earliest geological and archaeological
evidence, through the Middle Ages, down to the present day.
The fourth volume of A New History of Ireland opens with an
introductory survey of Ireland in the eighteenth century, followed
by chapters that examine the Protestant ascendancy, social and
political life, religion, the economy, and the arts.
This edition of the writings of Theobald Wolfe Tone (1763-98),
barrister, United Irishman, agent of the Catholic Committee and
later an officer in the French revolutionary army, is intended to
comprehend all his writings and largely to supersede the two-volume
Life of Theobald Wolfe Tone, written by himself that was edited by
his son, William, and published at Washington in 1826. It consists
mainly of Tone's correspondence, diaries, autobiography, pamphlets,
public addresses and miscellaneous memoranda (both personal and
public); it is based on the original MSS if extant or on the most
reliable printed sources.
Tone's participation in Irish politics in the early 1790s and his
presence on the periphery of the ruling circle in revolutionary
France from February 1796 to September 1798 would be sufficient to
make his writings a major historical source. The literary quality
of his letters, diaries and autobiography enhances their
importance. The unique quality of Tone's writings is that they are
the production of a gifted and convivial young Irishman who moved
widely in intellectual and political circles. This first volume
covers Tone's career in Irish politics up to 1795.
This edition of the writings of Theobald Wolfe Tone (1763-98),
barrister, United Irishman, agent of the Catholic Committee and
later an officer in the French revolutionary army, is intended to
comprehend all his writings and largely to supersede the two-volume
Life of Theobald Wolfe Tone, written by himself that was edited by
his son William, and published at Washington in 1826. It consists
mainly of Tone's correspondence, diaries, autobiography, pamphlets,
public addresses, and miscellaneous memoranda (both personal and
public); it is based on the original MSS if extant or the most
reliable printed sources.
Tone's participation in Irish politics in the early 1790s and his
presence on the periphery of the ruling circle in revolutionary
France from February 1796 to September 1798 would be sufficient to
make his writings a major historical source. The literary quality
of his writings, diaries, and autobiography enhances their
importance. The unique quality of Tone's writings is that they are
the production of a gifted and convivial young Irishman who moved
widely in intellectual and political circles.
This volume--France, the Rhine, Lough Swilly, and the Death of
Tone--completes the edition, following the last part of Tone's
life, until his death following the abortive Irish uprising of
1798. It includes addenda, corrigenda, an iconography, a
bibliography, and a complete index to all three volumes.
A New History of Ireland is the largest scholarly project in modern
Irish history. In 9 volumes, it provides a comprehensive new
synthesis of modern scholarship on every aspect of Irish history
and prehistory, from the earliest geological and archaeological
evidence, through the Middle Ages, down to the present day.
The third volume opens with a character study of early modern
Ireland and a panoramic survey of Ireland in 1534, followed by
twelve chapters of narrative history. There are further chapters on
the economy, the coinage, languages and literature, and the Irish
abroad. Two surveys, "Land and People," c.1600 and c.1685, are
included.
BL Reissued with a comprehensive and up-to-date bibliographical
supplement Planned and established by the late T. W. Moody, A New
History of Ireland is a harvesting of modern scholarship on Irish
history from the earliest times to the present. There will be ten
volumes, six of which have been published to date. The third volume
opens with a character study of early modern Ireland and a
panoramic survey of Ireland in 1534, followed by twelve chapters of
narrative history. There are further chapters on the economy, the
coinage, languages and literature, and the Irish abroad. Two
surveys, `Land and People', c.1600 and c.1685, are included.
This edition of the writings of Theobald Wolfe Tone (1763-98),
barrister, United Irishman, agent of the Catholic Committee, and
officer in the French revolutionary army, is intended to comprehend
all his writings and largely to supersede the two volume Life of
Theobald Wolfe Tone, written by himself that was edited by his son
and published in 1826. It consists mainly of Tone's correspondence,
diaries, autobiography, pamphlets, public addresses, and
miscellaneous memoranda. It is based on the original MSS if extant
or the most reliable printed sources.
Tone's participation in Irish politics in the early 1790s and his
presence on the periphery of the ruling circle in revolutionary
France from February 1796 to September 1798 is enough to make his
writings a major historical source. However the literary quality of
his writings, diaries, and autobiography enhance this importance.
This second volume covers Tone's attempt to settle in America, the
early days in France, his negotiations with the Directory, his
entry into the French army, and the expedition to Bantry Bay.
This edition of the writings of Theobald Wolfe Tone (1763-98), barrister, United Irishman, agent of the Catholic Committee and later an officer in the French revolutionary army, is intended to comprehend all his writings. It consists mainly of Tone's correspondence, diaries, autobiography, pamphlets, public addresses and miscellaneous memoranda (both personal and public). This volume - Tone's career in Ireland to June 1795 - is the first of three.
The Course of Irish History is the classic general history of
Ireland, covering the economic, social and political development of
the island of Ireland from prehistoric times to the present day. It
provides a comprehensive overview of the major events,
personalities and movements in Ireland's past that have shaped the
country which exists today. These include: the rise and fall of the
celtic tiger the property collapse the banking crisis and
government bailout the fall of Ireland from grace in the EU the
demise of the Catholic Church following the revelations in a series
of reports on child sexual abuse and failure to report crimes to
the gardai sporting triumphs and cultural and literary achievements
First published in 1967, The Course of Irish History has been
regularly updated and revised in response to the continued demand
for a balanced view of Ireland that is both popular and
authoritative. It is widely regarded as the best single-volume
overview of Irish history. In this edition, a new chapter covers
the momentous changes that occurred in Ireland between 2001 and
2010. This remarkable period in Ireland's turbulent history is
examined by Professor Dermot Keogh, an expert in the field, in the
spirit of objectivity that shapes the rest of The Course of Irish
History. The book is illustrated throughout and includes a detailed
bibliography and chronology to aid further research. It is an
essential text for anyone interested in the history of Ireland.
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