This collection of essays begins with an examination of the changing theories of luxury and austerity since classical times and other papers apply the theme to the history of Ireland and Britain. These papers were read before the 23rd Irish Conference of Historians in Maynooth, 1997.
Reviews
"a timely reminder that no matter how wealthy Ireland has become, great austerity still exists in the midst of great luxury for a minority, which, on the evidence presented in this fine book, is merely a case of history repeating itself." Diarmaid Ferriter, St Patrick's College, Drumcondra Irish Economic and Social History 2000 "the essays gathered here spur new insight into the Celtic tiger's complex antecedents." Janet Nolan, Loyola University Chicago Irish Studies Review Oct 2000 "Comparatively little scholarship has appeared on the career of luxury in Ireland; as that career gains pace in this new century, it is gratifying indeed to have available a foundational work of such soundness." Irish Literary Supplement Fall 2001



Book Information
ISBN 9781900621229
Author Jacqueline Hill
Format Hardback
Page Count 268
Imprint University College Dublin Press
Publisher University College Dublin Press