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Distress in Ireland
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Aiding Ireland
Looks at the ways that disparate groups used Irish famine relief in the 1840s to advance their own political agendas Famine brought ruin to the Irish countryside in the nineteenth century. In response, people around the world and from myriad social, ethnic, and religious backgrounds became involved in Irish famine relief. They included enslaved Black people in Virginia, poor tenant farmers in rural New York, and members of the Cherokee and Choctaw nations, as well as plantation owners in the US south, abolitionists in Pennsylvania, and, politicians in England and Ireland. Most of these people had no personal connection to Ireland. For many, the famine was their first time participating in di...
A Union Forever
In the mid-nineteenth century the Irish question—the governance of the island of Ireland—demanded attention on both sides of the Atlantic. In A Union Forever, David Sim examines how Irish nationalists and their American sympathizers attempted to convince legislators and statesmen to use the burgeoning global influence of the United States to achieve Irish independence. Simultaneously, he tracks how American politicians used the Irish question as means of furthering their own diplomatic and political ends.Combining an innovative transnational methodology with attention to the complexities of American statecraft, Sim rewrites the diplomatic history of this neglected topic. He considers the...
Largest Amount of Good
In Ireland, a nation long torn by rancour dividing Catholics and many Protestants, one Protestant sect has consistently been held in affection by the Catholic Irish: the Religious Society of Friends, or Quakers. From their arrival in Ireland in 1654, Quaker responses to the condition of Ireland were positive and always distinctive. Both Irish and English Friends were actively concerned with the welfare of the population, much of which seemed sunk in eternal poverty. Their concern was especially evident in the nineteenth century, particularly during the overwhelming crisis of the 1846-49 Famine, when Quakers mounted a massive relief program.
Food, Power and Community
Did Jesus cook? Why do Australians eat so much sugar and drink lots of cold beer? Do our foods have regional flavours? When and why did Australian diets start to show American influences? Did women in early modern England drink to much?
The Land-War in Ireland
James Godkin's 'The Land-War in Ireland' is a comprehensive exploration of the complex and tumultuous period of Irish history known as the Land War. Through meticulous research and detailed analysis, Godkin delves into the economic, social, and political factors that led to the Land War and its lasting impact on Irish society. His literary style is both informative and engaging, providing readers with a scholarly yet accessible account of this pivotal moment in Irish history. Situating the Land War within its wider literary context, Godkin showcases his deep understanding of the period and its significance. As a respected historian and journalist, James Godkin was uniquely positioned to write this book. With a background in Irish politics and a keen interest in social issues, Godkin brings a nuanced perspective to the study of the Land War. His attention to detail and commitment to journalistic integrity shine through in this thought-provoking work. I highly recommend 'The Land-War in Ireland' to anyone interested in Irish history, politics, or social movements. Godkin's expertise and engaging writing style make this book essential reading for scholars and general readers alike.
The British Friend
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