Anarchy and Authority : Irish Encounters with Romanov Russia / Angela Byrne.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Byrne, Angela, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political science--Philosophy.

Political science.

Philosophy, Russian.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (313 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Dublin, Ireland : The Lilliput Press, [2024]

Summary:

This book explores Irish encounters with Romanov Russia, spanning from the reign of Peter the Great to Nicholas II. It examines the lives of Irish soldiers, diplomats, adventurers, innovators, and activists who navigated the cultural and geopolitical landscape of Russia. Through meticulously researched accounts, the book highlights themes of identity, cross-generational friendships, social mobility, and the Irish diaspora's contributions to Russian society. It also delves into the complex interactions between Irish nationalism and Russian imperialism, offering insights into how Irish individuals redefined their identities while engaging with a foreign and often tumultuous empire. Intended for readers interested in Irish history, Russian studies, and diaspora narratives, the book underscores the enduring links between two distinct nations during times of change and upheaval. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Endorsement

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Dedication 2

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

List of Maps and Illustrations

Abbreviations

Note on Terminology and Usage

INTRODUCTION

I MERCENARIES AND AMBASSADORS: IRISH CAREERS IN EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY RUSSIA

1. Early Contacts: Irish Soldiers in Russian Service

2. Anthony O’Hara’s Constructed Irishness

3. John O’Rourke, International Mercenary

4. Irish-Born Diplomats in Eighteenth-Century Russia

II TO RUSSIA WITH LOVE

5. The Mysterious Identities of Jenny O’Reilly or Evgeniya Ivanovna Vyazemskaya

6. The Wilmot Sisters and Princess Dashkova: Friendship across Generations

7. A View from Downstairs: Eleanor Cavanagh, a Lady’s Maid in Russia

III JAUNTS TO INTER-WAR RUSSIA

8. An Irish Gentleman Experiences Russian Poverty

9. Arthur and Thomas MacMurrough Kavanagh’s Eastern Expedition

10. Blight and Cholera in Tipperary and St Petersburg

11. Imperial Prison Systems and the Murder of Lord Mayo

IV ADVENTURERS AND INNOVATORS AFTER CRIMEA

12. A ‘Chilling Effect’: Selina Bunbury Reports on Russia after Crimea Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781843519072

1843519070

OCLC:

1458758649