Burning the Big House
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
The gripping story of the tumultuous destruction of the Irish country house, spanning the revolutionary years of 1912 to 1923
Dr. Terence A.M. Dooley is an Irish historian whose work delves into the intricate social and political landscape of 19th and 20th-century Ireland. His scholarship centers on the history of Irish country houses and the landed class, exploring the complex interplay of land and politics in independent Ireland. As a senior lecturer and director of a specialized research center, Dooley offers deep insights into the revolutionary period and the evolution of land ownership and governance. His writings illuminate the nuanced forces that shaped modern Ireland.

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