This is a study of the popular dimensions of Irish radicalism in the age of the French revolution. It focuses on the lower-class secret society, the Defenders, which diverged from the older patterns of rural unrest associated with the Whiteboys, by developing political aspirations. This book also looks at the more familiar face of radicalism in this period, the Society of United Irishmen, at their role in the Catholic Committee and at their uneasy relationship with Defenderism. Particular attention is paid to the vigorous traditions of street protest in 18th century Dublin, the "second city" of the British empire. The picture which merges is of a revolutionary movement which was both more radical in its rhetoric and objectives and more popular in its social base than has previously been allowed.
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First Edition. Fine paperback copy; somewhat dust-dulled and edge-bumped. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; XII, 251 p. Notes; Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral). Contents; Eighteenth-century Ireland: politics, economy, society -- Agrarian rebels, secret societies and defenders, 1761-91 -- 'Rumours of war': the Catholic agitation, 1791-3 -- Radical ideology, popular politics and parliamentary reform -- The rise of defenders, 1793-5 -- From pre-industrial crowd to revolutionary underground: Dublin's street politics, 1759-97 -- The politics of disaffection, 1795-9 -- Conclusion. Subjects; Radicalism Ireland History 18th century. Popular culture Ireland History 18th century. Ireland Politics and government 18th century. Ireland History 18th century. Smyth, Jim. Macmillan Press Ltd. (Publisher). 1 Kg. N° de réf. du vendeur 490618
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