Roman Catholic Church and the emergence of the modern Irish political system, 1874-1878, The
Book Description
This scholarly exploration reveals the profound spiritual and political transformation that shaped modern Ireland during a pivotal four-year period in the 1870s. Emmet J. Larkin examines how thirty influential bishops, known collectively as the hierarchy, wielded extraordinary influence over Irish society at a time when Ireland's future hung in the balance within the British Empire.
Through intimate correspondence and detailed analysis, readers discover how these religious leaders navigated the complex intersection of faith and politics. The book illuminates their strategic decision to align with the Nationalist Party, fundamentally altering Ireland's political landscape. Perhaps most significantly, it chronicles how the Church established complete dominion over Irish education, viewing this realm as their sacred responsibility and exclusive domain.
For those interested in understanding how spiritual authority translates into social change, this work offers valuable insights into the mechanics of religious influence. The bishops emerge not merely as ecclesiastical figures, but as master strategists who recognized education and political alliance as pathways to lasting transformation.
Larkin's detailed examination spans moral, social, educational, and political dimensions, revealing how religious conviction can shape entire societies. This comprehensive study demonstrates how spiritual leaders, when united in purpose and vision, can become architects of profound cultural and political evolution. The book serves as a compelling case study in the intersection of faith, power, and social transformation.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~14 hours)
📄 Length: 503 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Church and state, ireland
- ✓ Explore Bishops
- ✓ Explore Christianity and politics
- ✓ Explore Catholic Church
- ✓ Explore Church history
- ✓ Explore Catholic church, ireland
- ✓ Explore Church and state, catholic church
- ✓ Explore Ireland, politics and government
