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The Irish: A Photohistory, 18401940-used
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A Selection Of Bookofthemonth Club The First Irish Photographs Date From 1840. In The Century That Followed, Ireland Was To Know Tragedy And Triumph, Bitter Struggle And Agonized Compromise. Much Of That Experience, Now Remote, Is Brought To Life Here In Images So Powerful That They Remind One Of The Miracle That Photography Once Seemed. Ireland In 1840 Was A Subject Nation. Its Predominantly Catholic, Gaelicspeaking People Were Ruled From Westminster By A Parliament That Was Largely Protestant, British, And Drawn From A Narrow Landowning Elite. In The 1840S, Photography In Ireland Was The Genteel Hobby Of The Leisured Angloirish Landed Class. The Welltodo Subjects Of The Daguerrotype Portraits Of The 1840S Peer With Bemused Expressions Toward The Mysterious Contraption In Front Of Them. It Is A Shock To Realize That Many Such Images Were Taken As The Irish Starved: Between 1846 And 1851, Over A Million Poor People Died In The Great Famine, While An Even Greater Number Emigrated. In The Following Decades, Irish Political Life Was Dominated By The Struggle For Land Rights, For Home Rule, And Finally For Independence. As That Story Unfolds In This Enthralling Visual History, We Encounter Inspirational Leaders And Impatient Rebels, And Their Campaigns Of Persuasion And Violence. We See Too The Injustices That Inspired Them, Above All The Mass Eviction Of Destitute Peasants From Their Homes And Lands. And We See How The March Of Irish Nationalism Was Thwarted Not Only By British Resistance But Also By Militant Unionismthe Equally Passionate Desire Of Ulster Protestants To Remain Part Of The United Kingdom. Yet These Images Do More Than Tell A Gripping Political Story. They Give An Insight Into A People, A Landscape, And A Lost Way Of Life. They Capture The Hard Labor Of Rural Survival: Cutting Peat For Fuel, Gathering Seaweed, Fishing, And Tilling The Soil, Against The Magnificence Of The Oftenharsh Irish Landscape. And They Show The Grandeur, Elegance, And Complacency Of Life In The Big House, Home And Symbol Of The Doomed Angloirish Elite. 271 Photographs In Color And Duotone.
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- Q: What is the size of 'The Irish: A Photohistory, 1840-1940'? A: The book measures nine point nine inches in length, one point two inches in width, and ten point two inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains two hundred twenty-four pages filled with historical photographs and narratives.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Irish: A Photohistory, 1840-1940'? A: The author of this book is Christine Kinealy, a noted historian on Irish history.
- Q: What is the main theme of this book? A: The main theme focuses on the visual history of Ireland from 1840 to 1940, showcasing its struggles and triumphs.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, this book is suitable for educational purposes, especially for those studying Irish history or photography.
- Q: Can I use this book for research? A: Yes, this book can be used for research, as it offers valuable insights and historical context about Ireland.
- Q: What kind of images are included in this book? A: The book includes two hundred seventy-one photographs in color and duotone, depicting various aspects of Irish life.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for all ages? A: While the book is not specifically marked for adult content, it contains historical themes that may require adult guidance.
- Q: How should I store 'The Irish: A Photohistory, 1840-1940'? A: Store the book in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve its condition.
- Q: What is the recommended care for this hardcover book? A: To care for the hardcover, avoid exposing it to excessive moisture and dust it regularly to keep it clean.
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