Lords of the ascendancy
the Irish House of Lords and its members, 1600-1800
by James, Francis Godwin
This book is the first major study of the Irish House of Lords. Though less important than the Commons, the Lords was a viable and important part of the Irish government throughout the eighteenth century. It approved all legislation and initiated some. Many peers also controlled parliamentary boroughs.
This study concentrates on the largely resident peers who attended parliament. It discusses their origins, education, marriages, careers and economic position. Professor James reveals these peers as conscientious public servants who looked at issues seriously and occasionally voted contrary to the wishes of the government of the day. The genealogical data provided here will be a valuable reference source for scholars working in the history of this period.
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Biography, History, Ireland, Ireland Parliament House of Lords, Ireland. Parliament. House of Lords, Legislators, Nobility, Politics and government, Ireland, politics and government, Oberhaus, Mitglied, Geschichte 1600-1800, Oberschicht, IrlandPlaces
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Lords of the Ascendancy: The Irish House of Lords and its Members, 1600-1800
1995, Irish Academic Press
Hardcover
in English
0716525291 9780716525295
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Lords of the ascendancy: the Irish House of Lords and its members, 1600-1800
1995, Catholic University of America Press
in English
0813208408 9780813208404
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 221-228) and index.
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