Strafford in Ireland 1633–1641
A Study in Absolutism

Kearney's definitive account provides essential reading for those studying the origins of the Civil Wars.

Hugh F. Kearney (Author)

9780521378222, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 23 November 1989

340 pages
21.6 x 13.8 x 2.3 cm, 0.434 kg

Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford (1593–1641) is one of the great controversial figures of English history. For many he was 'the Great Apostate' who abandoned the cause of liberty in the 1620s. For others he was a herioc figure who died on the scaffold as the King's good servant. In making a judgement about Strafford, his years of power, as Lord Deputy of Ireland (1633–40), are or crucial importance. Professor Kearney's definitive account, first published in 1959 provides essential reading for those studying the origins of the Civil Wars.

Preface
Introduction
Preface
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
1. Anglo-Irish relations
2. The old English in Ireland
3. The appointment of Wentworth
4. The financial background
5. Prologue to parliament
6. The parliament of 1634–5
7. The politics of the 1634 parliament
8. The instruments of 'thorough'
9. The plantation of connacht
10. Church and state
11. Wentworth's economic policy
12. Personal profit
13. The downfall of Wentworth's administration
14. The impeachment of Wentworth
15. Aftermath in Ireland
16. Conclusion
Appendices
Bibliographical note
Bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700 [HBLH], British & Irish history [HBJD1]