Discover how Ireland’s land system shaped a nation’s history and the lives of its people.
This examination traces the shift from old landlord power to new patterns of ownership and tenancy in the first half of the nineteenth century. It explains how eviction, consolidations, and policy changes affected villages, farms, and the everyday struggle to survive on the land.
- How clearances and farm consolidations changed farm size and tenant life
- The role of government acts and emigration schemes in movement and reform
- Why landlord-tenant relations grew tense and sometimes violent
- The limits of reform efforts and the consequences for rural society
Ideal for readers of Irish history and 19th‑century social reform who want a clear, evidence‑based view of how land tenure shaped a nation.