The British Monarchy and Ireland: 1800 to the Present [Hardcover]

James Loughlin (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0521843723 | ISBN-13: 978-0521843720 | Publication Date: January 28, 2008 | Edition: 1

A broad-ranging political and social history of the relationship of the British monarchy with Ireland from 1800 to the present. James Loughlin demonstrates how this relationship was shaped by the personalities of individual monarchs and by government policies in Ireland, especially during the nineteenth century when the state sought to quell Irish demands for independence. The study takes account not only of nationalist Ireland, but also of Ulster loyalism; the function of royal ritual and spectacle in engaging Irish popular opinion; and assesses royal allegiance within both the context of Government policies in Ireland and the Irish Viceroyalty, the British monarchy's surrogate presence. The analysis moves through to the present day, examining the monarchy's role in facilitating Anglo-Irish conciliation following the end of violent conflict in Northern Ireland. This comprehensive account makes a significant contribution to the history of Anglo-Irish relations, the monarchy, nationalism, unionism and the politics of identity.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Professor Loughlin's book may not offer a complete view of all aspects of his topic, but then that is an unrealistic expectation of any author, no matter how good. What it does do superbly well, though, is to give an account of the formulation of British policy towards Ireland, and of the fate of attempts to implement that policy, as it related to the role of the monarchy in any settlement of the 'Irish question.'" -James H. Murphy, H-Albion

"...Loughlin's book is a necessary acquisition for Irish studies collections. Highly recommended." -Choice

Book Description

Broad-ranging analysis of the relationship of the British monarchy with Ireland from 1800 to the present. James Loughlin demonstrates how this relationship was shaped by the personalities of individual monarchs and by government policies in Ireland, shedding light on the history of Anglo-Irish relations, the monarchy, nationalism and unionism.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 414 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (January 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521843723
• ISBN-13: 978-0521843720
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,341,368 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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