Enright, Aidan
Charles Owen O'Conor,
- ISBN 13:
- 9781801510400
- author:
- Enright, Aidan
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Four Courts Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 22.4 x 16.3 x 4.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Modern, 19th Century,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Charles Owen O'Conor's life was marked by his unwavering commitment to the union and the crown. As a member of Ireland's last high royal dynasty, he was destined for a life in politics. Between 1860 and 1880, he served as Liberal MP for County Roscommon, championing reforms in education, juvenile care, factory law, Sunday closing, the Irish language, and landownership. However, his loyalty to the union made him an increasingly marginal figure in Irish politics between 1880 and his passing in 1906. This book explores O'Conor's complex identity as a devout Catholic and proud Irishman, and how his attachment to the union shaped his role in shaping Ireland's history. Through this biography, Aidan Enright sheds light on a fascinating period of Irish history, revealing the complexities of politics, identity, and loyalty during the 19th century.
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