THE BELFAST POLITICS, ENLARGED; BEING A COMPENDIUM OF THE POLITICAL HISTORY OF IRELAND, FOR THE LAST FORTY YEARS

Lawless, John

Published by D. Lyons, Belfast, Ireland, 1818

Octavo, 8.3 in. x 5.2 in., pp. 483. Modern half calf over marbled boards. Gilt title on black spine labels` and five raised bands. Each compartment double-ruled in gilt. New endpapers. Ink stamped by The Belfast Roman Catholic Library on title page, paps 1, 7, 11, and 483. Pen or pencil marks to title page and page 11, 275, 328. Very occasional spotting; age-toning to pages. John Lawless was born in Dublin and, having been refused admission to the Bar, investigated brewing as an occupation. He became a journalist in Newry with the Ulster Recorder, in Belfast with the Ulster Register from 1817 to 1819, and with The Irishman. He was a strong supporter of Catholic Emancipation and his exemplary behaviour which helped to prevent bloodshed at a demonstration at Ballybay is said to have softened Wellington's attitude to the issue of Emancipation. His most important works are A Compendium of the History of Ireland and An Address to the Catholics of Ireland. He died in London. (from Dictionary of Ulster Biography). Seller Inventory # 86610

Bibliographic Details

Title: THE BELFAST POLITICS, ENLARGED; BEING A ...
Publisher: D. Lyons, Belfast, Ireland
Publication Date: 1818
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: First Edition.