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“An Act of Power & Corruption”?

The object of the disaffected in Ireland is the repeal of the Act of Union. (Report of Sir Arthur Wellesey’s agent, May 1808) The passing of the Act of Union (1800) was one of the most controversial and contested events in modern Irish history. The historiography has reflected this with interpretations divided on key elements … Read more

Categories 18th–19th - Century History, Features, Issue 2 (Summer 2000), The Act of Union, Volume 8

Giraldus Cambrensis’s view of Europe

Giraldus (c.1146-c.1223) is famous, and infamous, for his works describing Wales and Ireland in the later twelfth century: they present both countries from the viewpoint of a Roman-minded Cambro-Norman cleric. However, we also can ascertain his view of Europe through a map that is found in a manuscript along with his two books on Ireland—the … Read more

Categories Features, Issue 2 (Summer 2000), Medieval History (pre-1500), Volume 8

Was Dracula an Irishman?

Dracula! The very name conjures up visions of mist-shrouded ruined castles in the mountains of Transylvania and of superstitious peasants huddled together in some Moldavian village inn. Forget all that—Dracula might be closer than you think! In fact, the true home of the vampire count might more correctly lie in Ireland! Leacht Abhartach In the … Read more

Categories 18th–19th - Century History, Features, Features, Issue 2 (Summer 2000), Volume 8
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