John Foster (1740-1828) : politics, patronage and the pursuit of prosperity / A.P.W. Malcomson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Malcomson, A. P. W.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Oriel, John Foster, Baron, 1740-1828.

Oriel, John Foster.

Statesmen--Ireland--Biography.

Statesmen.

History.

Ireland.

Ireland--History--1760-1820--Biography.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

458 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), portraits, genealogical tables ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Dublin : Four Courts, 2010.

Summary:

When he retired from public office in 1811, John Foster had been at the center of Irish political affairs for 35 years, starting as a member of parliament at the age of 21. This book details his career from his decade in parliament through his political comeback, at the age of 64, as chancellor of the Irish exchequer. The book also contrasts Foster's successful career with his general neglect of his private affairs, especially his poor decisions to borrow funds to sustain his lavish lifestyle. This work improves upon the author's previous biography of Foster by including more material on his economic policies. With 53 illustrations total, the book offers b&w and color historical illustrations and paintings, plus photos of museum displays. Genealogical charts of the Foster and Burgh families are included. Malcomson is former director of PRONI. The book is distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Notes:

Includes bibliography (pages 402-430) and index.

ISBN:

9781846822308

1846822300

OCLC:

767623334