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The Big House in the North of Ireland: Land, Power and Social Elites, 18781960
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The Big House in the North of Ireland explores the changing fortunes of the landed elite in the six counties that became Northern Ireland from the land war of the late 1870s to the last days of the Unionist government at Stormont in the 1960s. Purdue examines the social, economic and political challenges faced by the north s landed elite tenant agitation, the breakup of their estates and the growing political challenge initially from Belfast s mercantile class and, eventually, from populist political movements and determines the extent to which these undermined the foundations of their influence. She discusses the strategies adopted by the north s landed class to meet the challenges it faced and uncovers the reasons for the Big House clinging on as a social and political force in Northern Ireland long after it had ceased to hold any value in the rest of the island.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Big House in the North of Ireland'? A: The book explores the changing fortunes of the landed elite in Northern Ireland from the late 1870s to the 1960s, examining their social, economic, and political challenges.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is Olwen Purdue.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: It covers tenant agitation, the break-up of estates, and the political challenges faced by the landed class, including the rise of populist movements.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 328 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Big House in the North of Ireland' published? A: It was published on June 26, 2009.
- Q: Is this book illustrated? A: Yes, this edition is illustrated.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the historical context of the landed elite's influence and the strategies they employed to maintain their status in Northern Ireland.
- Q: Is there any discussion of the social impact of the landed elite in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses the social and political force of the Big House in Northern Ireland and its diminishing value compared to other regions of Ireland.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Historians, students of social and political sciences, and anyone interested in the history of Northern Ireland would benefit from this book.