The Making of Modern Irish History : Revisionism and the Revisionist Controversy

THE MAKING OF MODERN IRISH HISTORY: Revisionism and the revisionist controversy -- COPYRIGHT -- CONTENTS -- NOTES ON CONTRIBUTORS -- 1 INTRODUCTION: 'Revisionism' and the 'revisionist' controversy -- 2 EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY IRELAND: Colony or ancien régime? -- 3 THE UNION OF IRELAND AND BRITAIN, 1801-1921 -- 4 REVISIONISM AND IRISH HISTORY: The Great Famine -- 5 THE NATIONAL QUESTION, LAND, AND 'REVISIONISM': Some reflections -- 6 IRISH NATIONALISM -- 7 IRISH UNIONISM -- 8 HOME RULE AND THE HISTORIANS -- 9 1916, INTERPRETING THE RISING -- 10 REVISING THE DIASPORA.;This volume brings together distinguished historians of Ireland, each of whom tackles a key question, issue or event in Irish history since the eighteenth century and:\* examines its historiography\* assesses the context of new interpretations\* considers the strengths and weaknesses of revisionist ideas\* offers their own interpretation. Topics covered are not only of historical interest but, in the context of recent revisionist debates, of contemporary political significance. These original contributions take account of new evidence and perspectives, as well as up-to-date historical methodology. Their combination of synthesis and analysis represent a valuable guide to the present state of the writing of modern Irish history.

Revisionism has been an important issue in Irish history for several years, as varying partisan accounts of the Irish past have been rewritten and rescued by journalists and historians of different political persuasions. The Making of Modern Irish History brings together distinguished historians of Ireland, each of whom tackles a key question, issue or event in Irish history since the eighteenth century.

Topics discussed include the Great Famine, new ideas on the 1916 rising, the diaspora, and the current troubles of the country. These original contributions take account of new evidence and perspectives, as well as up-to-date historical methodology. Their combination of synthesis and analysis represent a valuable guide to the present state of the writing of modern Irish history.

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THE MAKING OF MODERN IRISH HISTORY: Revisionism and the revisionist controversy COPYRIGHT CONTENTS NOTES ON CONTRIBUTORS 1 INTRODUCTION: 'Revisionism' and the 'revisionist' controversy 2 EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY IRELAND: Colony or ancien régime? 3 THE UNION OF IRELAND AND BRITAIN, 1801-1921 4 REVISIONISM AND IRISH HISTORY: The Great Famine 5 THE NATIONAL QUESTION, LAND, AND 'REVISIONISM': Some reflections 6 IRISH NATIONALISM 7 IRISH UNIONISM 8 HOME RULE AND THE HISTORIANS 9 1916, INTERPRETING THE RISING 10 REVISING THE DIASPORA 11 PAST AND PRESENT REVISIONISM AND THE NORTHERN IRELAND TROUBLES Index Revisionism has been an important issue in Irish history for several years, as varying partisan accounts of the Irish past have been rewritten and 'rescued' by journalists and historians of different political persuasions. This textbook brings together distinguished historians of Ireland, each of whom tackles a key question, issue or event in Irish history since the eighteenth century and examines its historiography, assesses the context of new interpretations, considers the strengths and weaknesses of revisionist ideas, and offers their own interpretation. This volume brings together some of the most distinguished historians from Ireland to offer their own interpretations of key issues and events in Irish history. Revising national history is perilous, especially if cherished legends are debunked or heroes pushed off their pedestals. Edited By D. George Boyce And Alan O'day. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.