The Big House in the North of Ireland: Land, Power and Social Elites, 1878-1960

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The book delves into the historical shifts experienced by the landed elite in Northern Ireland from the late 19th century to the 1960s. It highlights the social, economic, and political challenges they encountered, including tenant agitation and estate fragmentation. The author analyzes the rising political threats from Belfast's mercantile class and later populist movements, assessing how these factors eroded the elite's traditional power and influence in the region.