Ian Maxwell is a leading expert in Irish genealogy and a former records officer. He focuses his writing on Irish, Scottish, and English social history and genealogy, offering courses and speaking regularly on these subjects. His work is characterized by a deep insight into the past and a focus on the lives of ordinary people. Readers will find his contributions to be a fascinating exploration of family history and the social contexts of bygone eras.
There are many books which tackle the political developments in Ireland during the nineteenth century. The aim of this book is to show what life was like during the reign of Queen Victoria for those who lived in the towns and countryside during a period of momentous change