Political Thought in Ireland 1776-1798: Republicanism, Patriotism, and Radicalism (Oxford Historical Monographs)

This is the first comprehensive analysis of late eighteenth-century Irish patriot thought and its development into 1790s radical republicanism. It is a history of the rich political ideas and languages that emerged from the tumultuous events and colorful individuals that emerged from this pivotial period in Irish history. Stephan Small's exploration sheds new light on the origins of Irish republican nationalism.