Ireland -- History -- 16th century

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This volume offers fresh perspectives on the political, military, religious, social, cultural, intellectual, economic, and environmental history of early modern Ireland and situates these discussions in global and comparative contexts. The opening chapters focus on 'Politics' an…

"This is the first comprehensive study of the settlements implanted in Ireland by English and Scottish people during the years 1580-1650. The arguments advanced by successive political figures in favour of a plantation policy for Ireland are examined, as are the responses which …

The last generation has seen a veritable revolution in scholarly work on Elizabeth I, on Ireland, and on the colonial aspects of the literary productions that typically served to link the two. It is now commonly accepted that Elizabeth was a much more active and activist figure …

Elizabeth I's reign represented a crucial moment in the extension of Tudor centralization and imperial expansion over Ireland. This multidisciplinary collection brings together ground-breaking scholarly work and uses English and Gaelic sources, offering the first sustained consi…