Lords of the ascendancy : the Irish House of Lords and its members, 1600-1800 / Francis G. James.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

James, Francis Godwin, 1913-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ireland. Parliament. House of Lords.

Nobility.

History.

Ireland--Politics and government--17th century.

Ireland.

Politics and government.

Ireland--Politics and government--18th century.

Ireland. Parliament. House of Lords--History.

Legislators--Ireland--Biography.

Legislators.

Nobility--Ireland--History.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

248 pages ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : Catholic University of America Press, 1995.

Summary:

This book is the first major study of the Irish House of Lords. Though less important than the Commons, the Lords was a viable and important part of the Irish government throughout the eighteenth century. It approved all legislation and initiated some. Many peers also controlled parliamentary boroughs. This study concentrates on the largely resident peers who attended parliament. It discusses their origins, education, marriages, careers and economic position. Professor James reveals these peers as conscientious public servants who looked at issues seriously and occasionally voted contrary to the wishes of the government of the day. The genealogical data provided here will be a valuable reference source for scholars working in the history of this period.

Contents:

I. Origins

II. Divided Loyalties

III. The Struggle for Ascendancy

IV. Defining the Character of the Ascendancy

V. The Composition and Procedure of the House of Lords

VI. Absentee and Inactive Peers

VII. The Lay Peerage: Profile of an Elite

VIII. Noblesse Oblige?

IX. The Lords Spiritual

X. The Final Years.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-228) and index.

ISBN:

0813208408

OCLC:

32551894