Burning the Big House

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The Story of the Irish Country House in a Time of War and Revolution

By Terence Dooley

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Burning the Big House by Terence Dooley explores the turbulent period in Irish history when many country houses were targeted and destroyed during the Irish Revolution. Delving into the socio-political and cultural factors, the book examines the reasons behind these attacks, the impact on the aristocratic families, and the broader implications for Irish society. It provides a detailed historical analysis of a transformative era in Ireland's past.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by Irish history, particularly the social and political transformations in Ireland during the early 20th century. It offers a detailed exploration of the decline of the Anglo-Irish aristocracy, making it an intriguing read for those interested in the societal shifts that led to the downfall of the grand estates in Ireland.

Burning the Big House

The gripping story of the tumultuous destruction of the Irish country house, spanning the revolutionary years of 1912 to 1923

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Burning the Big House is the gripping story of the tumultuous destruction of the Irish country house, spanning the revolutionary years of 1912 to 1923.

During the Irish Revolution nearly three hundred country houses were burned to the ground. These “Big Houses” were powerful symbols of conquest, plantation, and colonial oppression and were caught up in the struggle for independence and the conflict between the aristocracy and those demanding access to more land. Stripped of their most important artefacts, most of the houses were never rebuilt, and ruins such as Summerhill stood like ghostly figures for generations to come.

Terence Dooley offers a unique perspective on the Irish Revolution, exploring the struggles over land, the impact of the Great War, and why the country mansions of the landed class became such a symbolic target for republicans throughout the period. Dooley details the shockingly sudden acts of occupation and destruction—including soldiers using a Rembrandt as a dartboard—and evokes the exhilaration felt by the revolutionaries at seizing these grand houses and visibly overturning the established order.

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The book by Terence Dooley is a comprehensive and scholarly examination of the burning of Irish country houses between 1914 and 1923. Dooley's extensive research provides a nuanced perspective on the destruction of these homes, tying it to broader social, political, and economic factors. His work is highly regarded for dismantling myths and offering a definitive account of the fall of the Irish ascendancy, marked by empathy and clarity.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300270433

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 63 b-w illus.

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 368

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European History Global History History & Military Non-Fiction Terence Dooley

About the Author

Terence Dooley is professor of history at Maynooth University and director at the Centre for the Study of Historic Irish Houses and Estates. He is the author of numerous books, including The Decline of the Big House in Ireland.