Synopses & Reviews
This is the first comprehensive analysis of late eighteenth-century Irish patriot thought and its development into 1790s radical republicanism. It is a history of the rich political ideas and languages that emerged from the tumultuous events and colorful individuals that emerged from this pivotial period in Irish history. Stephan Small's exploration sheds new light on the origins of Irish republican nationalism.
Review
"This is an exciting book to read....Small writes with admirable clarity, and he has an eye for the telling, and instructive, quotation."--"Albion
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. [267]-294) and index.
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. The Origins of Irish Republicanism, Patriotism, and Radicalism
2. Patriotism in the Age of the American Revolution 1776-1780
3. Patriotism, Classical Republicanism, and the Volunteers 1780-1782
4. Patriotism and Radical Reform 1782-1785
5. Protestant Ascendancy and the Revival of Radicalism 1786-1791
6. The Polarization and Fragmentation of Patriotism 1791-1793
7. From Radical Reform to Republican Separatism 1793-1798
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index