The Politics of Consumption in Eighteenth-Century Ireland [electronic resource] /
Powell, Martyn J.author.
This book explores the politicization of consumer goods in eighteenth-century Ireland. Moving beyond tangible items purchased by consumers, it examines the political manifestations of the consumption of elite leisure activities, entertainment and display, and in doing so makes a vital contribution to work on the cultural life of the Protestant Ascendancy. As with many other areas of Irish culture and society, consumption cannot be separated from the problems of Anglo-Irish relations, and therefore an appreciation of these politcal overtones is vitally important.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Contents; Abbreviations; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction; 2 The Politics of Food and Alcohol; 3 The Politics of Luxury; 4 The Politics of Culture; 5 Consumption and the Castle Administration; 6 The Politics of Consumer Protest; 7 Consumption and the Politics of Irish Identity; 8 Conclusion: Politics, Consumption and Union; Notes; Select Bibliography; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book explores the politicization of consumer goods in eighteenth-century Ireland. Moving beyond tangible items purchased by consumers, it examines the political manifestations of the consumption of elite leisure activities, entertainment and display, and in doing so makes a vital contribution to work on the cultural life of the Protestant Ascendancy. As with many other areas of Irish culture and society, consumption cannot be separated from the problems of Anglo-Irish relations, and therefore an appreciation of these politcal overtones is vitally important.
Great Britain-History.
Social history.
Civilization-History.
World politics.
History, Modern.
History of Britain and Ireland.
Social History.
Cultural History.
Political History.
Modern History.