A History Of Ireland In The Eighteenth Century V3 (1892)

""A History of Ireland in the Eighteenth Century"" is a three-volume historical work by William Edward Hartpole Lecky, first published in 1892. The book provides a comprehensive account of the political, social, and economic developments in Ireland during the 18th century. The third volume covers the period from 1776 to 1800, including the American Revolution, the French Revolution, and the Act of Union between Great Britain and Ireland. Lecky explores the tensions between the Protestant Ascendancy and the Catholic majority, as well as the impact of the Industrial Revolution on Ireland's economy. The book provides a detailed analysis of the key events and figures of the period, including Henry Grattan, Daniel O'Connell, and Robert Emmet. Lecky's work is considered a seminal text on Irish history and provides valuable insights into the complex political and social landscape of 18th century Ireland.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.