The Politics of Consumption in Eighteenth-Century Ireland
Description
This book explores the politicization of consumer goods in eighteenth-century Ireland. Moving beyond tangible items purchased by consumers, it examines the political manifestations of the consumption of elite leisure activities, entertainment and display, and in doing so makes a vital contribution to work on the cultural life of the Protestant Ascendancy. As with many other areas of Irish culture and society, consumption cannot be separated from the problems of Anglo-Irish relations, and therefore an appreciation of these politcal overtones is vitally important.
Keywords
HistoryEuropeGreat BritainSocial HistoryPolitical ScienceHistory & TheoryModern
2005Book
Author(s)Martyn J. Powell
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK
ISBN9780333973554
LanguageEnglish
