Connections between the peoples of Ireland and Russia stretch
back centuries, from the modern Post-Soviet period, through
the turmoil of the twentieth century, and back deep into the
foundations of the Romanov empire. In Angela Byrne’s illuminating
new work Anarchy and Authority, readers follow the Irish
men and women who ventured forth into the Russian empire
during the two long centuries from the reign of Peter the Great
until the end of Romanov rule in the early twentieth century.
Human connections, political intrigues, cultural influence and
sweeping historical narratives are brought alive here through
first-hand contemporary Irish accounts. This is the story of the
island and the empire.
Through meticulous research, Byrne has unearthed firsthand
writings and reports from Irish residents, travellers and migrants
to Russia from that time, ranging from diplomats and
governesses, to early tourists, travel writers, servants and even a
revolutionary music-teacher. Military careers proved a continual
channel of advancement for Irishmen through the eighteenth
century, which brought them close to the sources of power. They
and their families occupied privileged positions in society, benefitting
from the imperial wars waged by the Russian state. Other
Irish observers bore witness to the horrors of serfdom and
the oppression of dissenting voices through exile, imprisonment
without trial and forced labour in Siberia.
Anarchy and Authority brings to vivid life these Irish perspectives,
opening an invaluable door into the history of Ireland’s
relationship with Russia on a human level.
back centuries, from the modern Post-Soviet period, through
the turmoil of the twentieth century, and back deep into the
foundations of the Romanov empire. In Angela Byrne’s illuminating
new work Anarchy and Authority, readers follow the Irish
men and women who ventured forth into the Russian empire
during the two long centuries from the reign of Peter the Great
until the end of Romanov rule in the early twentieth century.
Human connections, political intrigues, cultural influence and
sweeping historical narratives are brought alive here through
first-hand contemporary Irish accounts. This is the story of the
island and the empire.
Through meticulous research, Byrne has unearthed firsthand
writings and reports from Irish residents, travellers and migrants
to Russia from that time, ranging from diplomats and
governesses, to early tourists, travel writers, servants and even a
revolutionary music-teacher. Military careers proved a continual
channel of advancement for Irishmen through the eighteenth
century, which brought them close to the sources of power. They
and their families occupied privileged positions in society, benefitting
from the imperial wars waged by the Russian state. Other
Irish observers bore witness to the horrors of serfdom and
the oppression of dissenting voices through exile, imprisonment
without trial and forced labour in Siberia.
Anarchy and Authority brings to vivid life these Irish perspectives,
opening an invaluable door into the history of Ireland’s
relationship with Russia on a human level.
- Publisher Name:The Lilliput Press Ltd
- Product Format:Paperback
- ISBN: 9781843518938
- Author:Byrne, Angela
- Publication Date:2024-09-26
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