Brief Memoirs of the Bishops of Derry: From the Foundation of the See to the Present Time is a historical book written by James McLaughlin and first published in 1879. The book provides a comprehensive account of the bishops who have held the position in Derry, Northern Ireland, from the establishment of the See to the time of publication. The book begins with an introduction to the history of the diocese, including its establishment in the 12th century and its subsequent development over the centuries. The main body of the ...
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Brief Memoirs of the Bishops of Derry: From the Foundation of the See to the Present Time is a historical book written by James McLaughlin and first published in 1879. The book provides a comprehensive account of the bishops who have held the position in Derry, Northern Ireland, from the establishment of the See to the time of publication. The book begins with an introduction to the history of the diocese, including its establishment in the 12th century and its subsequent development over the centuries. The main body of the book is then divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a particular bishop who has served in Derry.For each bishop, McLaughlin provides a brief biography, highlighting their achievements and contributions to the diocese. He also includes information about the historical context in which each bishop served, including political and social events that may have influenced their tenure.The book concludes with a summary of the state of the diocese at the time of publication, including recent developments and the current state of the Church in Derry. Overall, Brief Memoirs of the Bishops of Derry provides a valuable historical record of the diocese and the men who have led it over the centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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