Scripture Politics: Ulster Presbyterians and Irish Radicalism in the Late Eighteenth Century
McBride, I. R.
One Of The Greatest Ironies Of Irish History Is That Republicanism Began Not With The Catholics But With The Presbyterians Of Ulster. This Book Explores The Role They Played In The Birth Of Irish Nationalism. 1. Eighteenth-century Ireland -- Pt. I. The Genius Of Their Religion. 2. The Reign Of The New Light. 3. 'the Rattling Of Dry Bones': Seceders And Covenanters. 4. Religion And Radical Ideology -- Pt. Ii. The Superior Diffusion Of Political Information Among Them. 5. The Imperial Crisis, 1775-1783. 6. The Failure Of Reform, 1783-1785 -- Pt. Iii. Sincere And Enlightened Republicans. 7. The United Irishmen. 8. The Dynamics Of Rebellion: Ulster In 1798. 9. Conclusion: Presbyterian Radicalism In Irish History. App. Presbyterian Ministers And Probationers Suspected Of Involvement In The 1798 Rebellion. I.r. Mcbride. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [237]-263) And Index.
Presbyterians--History, Presbyterians--Ulster (Northern Ireland and Ireland)--History--18th century, Christianity and politics--History, Christianity and politics--Ireland--History--18th century, Radicalism--History, Radicalism--Ireland--History--18th century, Nationalism--History, Nationalism--Ireland--History--18th century, Nationalism--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church, Politics and government, History, DA948.5 .M38 1998, 941.607
| Name in long format: | Scripture Politics: Ulster Presbyterians and Irish Radicalism in the Late Eighteenth Century |
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| ISBN-10: | 0198206429 |
| ISBN-13: | 9780198206422 |
| Book pages: | 288 |
| Book language: | en |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Publisher: | Clarendon Press |
| Dimensions: | Height: 9.1 Inches, Length: 6.4 Inches, Weight: 1.2897042327 Pounds, Width: 0.8 Inches |
