Lyons here traces the outlines of four conflicting cultures which coexist in Ireland: Gaelic, English, Anglo-Irish, and Ulster Protestant. He contends that their interlocking patterns form the basis of Ireland's continuing conflicts. The historical framework of the book is defined by two symbolic dates: the fall of Parnell and the death of Yeats.
Read More
Lyons here traces the outlines of four conflicting cultures which coexist in Ireland: Gaelic, English, Anglo-Irish, and Ulster Protestant. He contends that their interlocking patterns form the basis of Ireland's continuing conflicts. The historical framework of the book is defined by two symbolic dates: the fall of Parnell and the death of Yeats.
Read Less