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100 1 _aWingfield, Lewis,
_d1842-1891
245 1 0 _aMy Lords of Strogue, Vol. 1 (of 3) :
_bA Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-02-13
508 _aProduced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books
520 _a"My Lords of Strogue, Vol. 1 (of 3)" by Lewis Wingfield is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the political and social landscape of Ireland during a tumultuous period of its history, particularly focusing on the rise of the Irish Volunteers and their quest for independence. The central figure appears to be Lord Glandore, whose tumultuous relationships within his family highlight the intersection of personal and national conflict. The opening of the novel depicts a vibrant scene in Dublin celebrating the victory of the Volunteers in November 1783. Citizens, adorned in military garb and festive decorations, fill the streets in joyful mourning for a newfound sense of freedom, while a simultaneous undercurrent of tension looms as past grievances and religious divides flare. As the narrative unfolds, complex characters such as Lady Glandore and the priestly figure of John Philpot Curran emerge, revealing deeper societal issues—particularly regarding the status and rights of Irish Catholics. The chapter concludes with a series of politically charged discussions, hinting at impending challenges to the hopeful atmosphere. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aIreland -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38861
999 _c79700
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