Ireland and the Popish Plot

Autoren

• John Gibney

Parameter

Seitenzahl

206 Seiten

Lesezeit

8 Stunden

• Esoterik & Religion
• Geschichte
• Politikwissenschaft
• Sozialwissenschaften
• Weltgeschichte

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The book explores the political climate surrounding the Popish Plot of 1678, highlighting how fears of an Irish Catholic rebellion were exploited by England's Protestant elite. This manipulation aimed to prevent the Catholic Duke of York from ascending to the throne, reflecting the tensions between the Protestant minority and the Catholic majority in Ireland. It delves into the intricate dynamics of power, religion, and national identity during a tumultuous period in British history.

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• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Einband: Hardcover