Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2008-11-10 Public domain in the USA. 105 Brooke, Henry 1783 Brooke, H. (Henry) An Essay on the Antient and Modern State of Ireland "An Essay on the Ancient and Modern State of Ireland" by Henry Brooke is a historical account written in the mid-18th century. This work engages with the history of Ireland, particularly focusing on its ancient origins, the significant role of St. Patrick, and the subsequent transformations under English rule. The essay not only reflects on Ireland's past but also contemplates the socio-political circumstances of its contemporary state under the reign of King George II. The opening portion of the essay sets a foundational tone, explaining the author's motivation to address the prevailing ignorance among the youth about their homeland. Brooke expresses concern for the misconceptions propagated by those who have returned from abroad with a disdain for their native land. He begins by outlining three significant periods in Irish history: the settlement by a Spanish colony, the arrival of St. Patrick, and the submission to Henry II of England. The text highlights the cultural and religious developments during these epochs, especially focusing on the contributions of St. Patrick, who, after considerable personal trials, emerged as a pivotal figure in converting Ireland to Christianity. The author aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Ireland's heritage, emphasizing its impact on current affairs. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Ireland -- History Patrick, Saint, 373?-463? Catholics -- Civil rights -- Ireland Ireland -- Church history DA Text Browsing: History - British Browsing: History - European Browsing: History - General 265765 265774 2024-09-11T12:19:18.478987 2023-09-12T06:13:13.747557 text/html text/html 278533 2008-11-10T05:11:58 text/html; charset=utf-8 71218 2008-11-10T05:11:58 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 129887 2024-09-11T12:19:25.856950 application/epub+zip 138064 2024-09-11T12:19:20.710983 application/epub+zip 458771 2008-11-10T05:12:13 application/pdf 139497 2008-11-10T05:12:13 application/pdf application/zip 138064 2024-09-11T12:19:19.414965 application/epub+zip 305787 2024-09-11T12:19:29.244948 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 264497 2024-09-11T12:19:25.052958 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 180469 2022-09-12T13:25:40.493184 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 146899 2024-09-11T12:19:17.569001 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 148017 2020-06-20T20:30:56 text/plain; charset=utf-8 59519 2020-06-20T20:30:56 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 148617 2008-11-10T05:12:13 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 59419 2008-11-10T05:12:13 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 148632 2008-11-10T05:12:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 59360 2008-11-10T05:12:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 25520 2024-09-11T12:19:29.388915 application/rdf+xml 160598 2008-11-10T05:12:13 application/prs.tei 58078 2008-11-10T05:12:13 application/prs.tei application/zip 16601 2024-09-11T12:19:19.974985 image/jpeg 3745 2024-09-11T12:19:19.777964 image/jpeg 132842 2024-09-11T12:19:18.495048 application/octet-stream application/zip