Larkin presents an original thesis on the development of the modern Irish state, maintaining that Parnell forged a de facto state that was strengthened and consolidated before the conventionally accepted dates for the emergence of the Irish state. This unique political system survived attacks by the British Conservative government and Parnell's own challenge to the system and his subsequent defeat. Larkin argues that Parnell's failure lay in the power of his system to transcend its creator.Originally published in 1978.A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

Product Description: Interesting collection of essays - from academics in Ireland and North America - concerning Irish society, religion and politics in the nineteenth century.

Product Description: Walsh was the most publicly visible ecclesiastic in the Irish Church in the late 19th and early 20th century. In many books and frequent letters to the editor, he wrote on politics, economics, monetary matters, education, human rights, language, music, canon law, and theology...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Shipped from UK, please allow 10 to 21 business days for arrival. The consolidation of the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland, 1860-1870, hardcover, Good, A very good, clean, copy.

Product Description: biography of Irish Labor leader James Larkin