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Ireland, and Its Economy (Classic Reprint): Being the Result of Observations Made in a Tour Through the Country in the Autumn of 1829 - Couverture souple

Bicheno, J. E.

 
9781527610897: Ireland, and Its Economy (Classic Reprint): Being the Result of Observations Made in a Tour Through the Country in the Autumn of 1829

Synopsis

What you get is a clear, on-the-ground look at Ireland’s economy in the autumn of 1829. The book examines how land, tenancy, and social norms interact to shape daily life for the peasantry and the broader country.


Written from direct observations, it brings together history, politics, and practical concerns to explain why Ireland’s land system and governance produced lasting tensions. The author compares landlord and tenant practices with those found in other countries, offering a grounded view of a nation at a pivotal moment in its development.



  • A practical view of landlord and tenant relations and their effects on livelihoods.

  • Historical context for enclosures, tillage, and pasture as they influenced poverty and protest.

  • Discussion of absentee landlords and their impact on local economies and communities.

  • Overview of social questions tied to governance, education, and poor laws.


Ideal for readers of economic and social history who want a grounded portrait of Ireland’s landscape and its people during a period of change.

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