Religion, Law and Power: The Making of Protestant Ireland 1660 -1760. S. J. Connolly (1:1)

This is an extremely well-organised and comprehensive treatment of its subject matter. Writing in a crisp, precise style, Connolly takes a thematic approach so that each chapter stands on its own. Not only is the book generously foot-noted but the author gives the reader a précis of the significant debates currently animating historians of the … Read more