TITLE

British Party Politics and Imperial Control: The Rockingham Whigs and Ireland 1765-1782

AUTHOR(S)
Powell, Martyn J.
PUB. DATE
November 2002
SOURCE
Parliamentary History (Edinburgh University Press);Nov2002, Vol. 21 Issue 3, p325
SOURCE TYPE
Academic Journal
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Describes the tactics used by the British government to control its colonies during the years 1765-1782. Attitude of the Rockingham whigs and Chathamites towards Ireland; Impact of the American war on Ireland; Campaign for parliamentary independence.
ACCESSION #
8871112

Tags: EIGHTEENTH century;  POLITICAL science;  INTERNATIONAL relations;  GREAT Britain -- Colonies -- History

 

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