This study is concerned with the social, religious and occupational structure of a rural community on the western shore of Lough Ree in the century preceding the Great Famine. It traces the unprecedented rise in population and examines some attempts by landlords to deal with this rise. Land ownership and occupation is discussed and the Catholic/Protestant relationship examined. As the nineteenth century progressed, this rural community came increasingly under the influence of national agencies involved in the provision of ...
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This study is concerned with the social, religious and occupational structure of a rural community on the western shore of Lough Ree in the century preceding the Great Famine. It traces the unprecedented rise in population and examines some attempts by landlords to deal with this rise. Land ownership and occupation is discussed and the Catholic/Protestant relationship examined. As the nineteenth century progressed, this rural community came increasingly under the influence of national agencies involved in the provision of educational and welfare services.
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Very good. SIGNED and inscribed by the author. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. An excellent copy, gently worn; Pages free of markings; Secure packaging for safe delivery.
