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The ladies of Londonderry : women and political patronage / Diane Urquhart.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Urquhart, Diane.
- Series:
- International library of historical studies ; 50.
- International library of historical studies ; 50
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Patronage, Political--Ireland.
- Patronage, Political.
- Women--Political activity--Ireland.
- Women.
- Nobility--Ireland.
- Nobility.
- Women--Political activity.
- Ireland.
- Ireland--Politics and government--19th century.
- Politics and government.
- Ireland--Politics and government--20th century.
- Physical Description:
- x, 278 pages ; 24 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- London ; New York : I. B. Tauris, 2007.
- Contents:
- Introduction: Peeresses, patronage and power 1
- 1 Frances Anne, third Marchioness of Londonderry and the creation of tradition: 'They ought to make you Queen' 9
- 2 'This is a place in history': Theresa, sixth Marchioness of Londonderry and the popularisation of politics 75
- 3 The last salon: Edith, seventh Marchioness of Londonderry's 'Ark' 136
- Conclusion: Living with the revolution: women and aristocratic decline 211.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781845114107
- 1845114108
- OCLC:
- 78989594
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